Retraction Note: Atovaquone inhibits colorectal cancer metastasis by regulating PDGFRβ/NF-κB signaling pathway - Summary - MDSpire

Notice of Retraction: The Role of Atovaquone in Modulating Colorectal Cancer Metastasis via the PDGFRβ/NF-κB Signaling Pathway

  • By

  • Bin Liu

  • Xin Zheng

  • Jiajun Li

  • Peng Yao

  • Peng Guo

  • Wei Liu

  • Gaoping Zhao

  • July 20, 2026

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Objective:

To report the retraction of the article due to data integrity issues.

Approach:
  • Retraction Reason: The article was retracted following the identification of data resemblance issues among various figures.
Key Findings:
  • Resemblances were found between panels within Fig. 1.
  • Resemblances were found between Figs. 1 and 3.
  • Resemblances were found between Figs. 1 and 4.
  • Resemblances were found between Figs. 2 and 4.
  • Resemblances were found between Figs. 3 and 4.
  • Resemblances were found between panels within Fig. 4.
Interpretation:

The Editors have diminished their trust in the data and findings of this article due to the inability of the authors to adequately address the raised issues.

Limitations:
  • The authors did not provide an adequate reply to the issues raised regarding data integrity.
Conclusion:

The article has been withdrawn from publication.

Sources:

Original Source(s)

Retraction Note: Atovaquone inhibits colorectal cancer metastasis by regulating PDGFRβ/NF-κB signaling pathway

  • by Bin Liu, Xin Zheng, Jiajun Li, Peng Yao, Peng Guo, Wei Liu, Gaoping Zhao

  • July 20, 2026

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