RETRACTION: Induction of Matrix Metalloproteinase‐9 and ‐3 in Nonsteroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Drug‐Induced Acute Gastric Ulcers in Mice: Regulation by Melatonin

RETRACTION: K. Ganguly and S. Swarnakar, "Induction of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and -3 in Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug-Induced Acute Gastric Ulcers in Mice: Regulation by Melatonin," Journal of Pineal Research 47, no. 1 (2009): 43-55, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-079X.2009.00687.x. The above article, published online on 01 July 2009 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor-in-Chief, Gianluca Tosini; and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. The retraction has been agreed due to concerns raised by third parties. Specifically, sharp vertical lines indicative of splicing were identified in Figure 3E. In addition, similarities between bands were observed within Figures 4B, 5A, and 6A. Areas of overlap were also detected between Figures 1F, 1H, and 1J, as well as between Figures 4A(b) and 4A(f). Because of the time elapsed since publication, the authors were unable to provide the original raw data underlying these figures, and the clarification provided did not adequately resolve the concerns raised. Accordingly, the article has been retracted, as the editors determined that the extent of the identified issues invalidates the article's conclusions. The corresponding author, Snehasikta Swarnakar, disagrees with this decision; author Krishnendu Ganguly could not be reached.