Isolation of a SIR-like gene, SIR-T8, that is overexpressed in thyroid carcinoma cell lines and tissues
2002

Correction on SIR-like gene findings in thyroid cancer

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): de Nigris F, Cerutti J, Morelli C, Califano D, Chiariotti L, Viglietto G, Santelli G, Fusco A

Primary Institution: Cancer Research UK

Conclusion

The claim for a novel SIR-like gene, SIR-T8, has been retracted, but the finding that SIR-T7 is overexpressed in thyroid carcinoma remains valid.

Supporting Evidence

  • The claim for a novel SIR-like gene, SIR-T8, has been retracted.
  • The finding that SIR-T7 is overexpressed in human thyroid carcinoma cell lines and fresh biopsies remains valid.

Takeaway

The researchers made a mistake about a gene they thought was new, but they still found that another gene is more common in thyroid cancer.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/sj.bjc.6600636

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