Expression of Concern: Refat et al. Antioxidant, Antigenotoxic, and Hepatic Ameliorative Effects of Quercetin/Zinc Complex on Cadmium-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Alterations in Hepatic Tissue Structure. Coatings 2021, 11, 501

With this notice, the Editorial Office of Coatings states its awareness of the concerns relating to both the authorship and research integrity of the published paper “Antioxidant, Antigenotoxic, and Hepatic Ameliorative Effects of Quercetin/Zinc Complex on Cadmium-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Alterations in Hepatic Tissue Structure” [1].

Taking into consideration that the authorship dispute has not been resolved among the authors, the Editorial Office will approach the relevant institutions to investigate and adjudicate on the appropriate authorship list, and to confirm the origins of this study. The Editor-in-Chief has confirmed this notice, and will coordinate an investigation in accordance with MDPI procedures and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidance (https://www.mdpi.com/ethics#_bookmark29 accessed on 5 April 2024). We will provide an update following the conclusion of the investigation.

The authors have been notified about this Expression of Concern.