Title: Ligustrazine Inhibits the Migration and Invasion of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Authors: Xufeng Zhang, Junfu Wang, Yanhua Cao, Kalin Li, Chao Sun, Wen Ji

Journal Reference: J Kidney Cancer VHL. 2023 Jan 14;10(1):1–8.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15586/jkcvhl.v10i1.232

The decision to retract this article follows an investigation prompted by concerns regarding image similarities with a previously published study:

Reference:

“HMGB1 Promotes the Proliferation and Metastasis of Lung Cancer by Activating the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway”

Authors: Xiao-Hui Wang, Shu-Ying Zhang, Mei Shi, Xiao-Peng Xu Published in Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment, 2020 Jan- Dec;19:1533033820948054.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1533033820948054

After a thorough examination, we were unable to determine the originality of the images used in the retracted article. As a result, the editorial board has decided to withdraw the article effective immediately to uphold the integrity of the scientific record.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our readers, reviewers, and the scientific community.