Correction on Legionella pneumophila and IL-8 Expression
Author Information
Author(s): Teruya Hiromitsu, Higa Futoshi, Akamine Morikazu, Ishikawa Chie, Okudaira Taeko, Tomimori Koh, Mukaida Naofumi, Tateyama Masao, Heuner Klaus, Fujita Jiro, Mori Naoki
Primary Institution: University of the Ryukyus
Conclusion
The correction does not alter the conclusions of the original study regarding IL-8 expression.
Supporting Evidence
- The correction involved replacing duplicated control images in the figures.
- New data was provided without altering the original conclusions.
- The last author accepted responsibility for the errors.
Takeaway
The researchers found some mistakes in their earlier work about how a bacteria affects a lung cell's response, but the main findings are still correct.
Methodology
Experiments were repeated to correct errors in the figures related to IL-8 expression analysis.
Potential Biases
The last author takes full responsibility for the errors in the original article.
Limitations
The correction acknowledges previous errors in data presentation.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0005
Statistical Significance
p<0.0005
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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