Zhao X, Wu Y, Lv Z. American Journal of Translational Research. 2015;7:1564-1573.
We reported the overexpression of miR-128 significantly inhibits HCC cell metastasis and stem-cell like properties via ITGA2 and ITGA5. After our paper was published, we found out severe problems in the data set. In this manuscript, the western blot analysis results provide the key support for our discussions and conclusions. In this method, the specific protein brands were determined by an enhanced chemiluminescence detection system. From the recent instrument annual examination, we found that the chemiluminescence detection system was in malfunction. After we solved the problem, and re-calibrate the machine, we found the new data was completely different from the published ones. We have also repeated the characterization in two another machines, and demonstrated that the new data is correct. For the research ethics, and the reputation of our research institute, we all authors determine to retract this paper published in Am J Transl Res (2015;7(9):1564-1573). The authors deeply regret the inconvenience this has caused to the journal and the scientific community.