The authors and journal retract the article, “Biomaterial-Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles γ-Fe2O3, Fe3O4 Used to Improve the Efficiency of Hyperthermia of Tumors in HepG2 Model” [1], cited above.
Following its publication, the authors contacted the editorial office regarding improper reuse of figures and text from previous articles [2], without authorization.
Adhering to our complaints procedure, an investigation was conducted. The decision was made that the article should be retracted.
This retraction was approved by the Editor-in-Chief of the journal.
The authors agreed to this retraction.
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