Retraction: Metoprolol, N-Acetylcysteine, and Escitalopram Prevents Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress-Induced Depression by Inhibition of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress - Report - MDSpire

Retraction: Metoprolol, N-Acetylcysteine, and Escitalopram Prevents Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress-Induced Depression by Inhibition of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress

  • July 15, 2026

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Retraction Notice: The Role of Metoprolol, N-Acetylcysteine, and Escitalopram

Background

The integrity of published research is crucial for advancing clinical knowledge and practice. Retractions serve as a mechanism to uphold scientific standards, especially in studies related to mental health treatments. This particular study aimed to explore novel pharmacological interventions for stress-induced depression.

Data Highlights

No numerical data is available due to the retraction of the original study.

Key Findings

  • The original study was retracted due to concerns about image integrity in published figures.
  • The authors did not provide raw data during the investigation.
  • The retraction was approved by the Chief Editors of Frontiers in Psychiatry.
  • Concerns were raised by users on PubPeer, prompting the investigation.

Clinical Implications

Healthcare professionals should be aware of the retraction and the implications for the validity of the findings regarding the pharmacological interventions studied.

Conclusion

The retraction of this study highlights the importance of data integrity in clinical research.

Related Resources & Content

  1. Frontiers Editorial Office, Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2026 -- Retraction: Metoprolol, N-Acetylcysteine, and Escitalopram Prevents Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress-Induced Depression by Inhibition of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
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  3. Basic Research in Cardiology — Coordination of Intracellular β1AR Signaling by Monoamine Oxidase A and Organic Cation Transporter 3 Modulates Cardiac Contractility
  4. Frontiers in Pain Research — Targeting endoplasmic reticulum stress: a novel therapeutic strategy for neuropathic pain
  5. Acta Neuropathologica — The Neuropathological Effects of Stress
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  7. Frontiers | Retraction: Metoprolol, N-Acetylcysteine, and Escitalopram Prevents Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress-Induced Depression by Inhibition of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
  8. Efficacy of N-acetylcysteine for patients with depression: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis - ScienceDirect

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