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Expression of Concern

Expression of Concern: Targeting necroptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells: In Silico insights into 8,12-dimethoxysanguinarine from Eomecon Chionantha through molecular docking, dynamics, DFT, and MEP studies

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After this article [1] was published, concerns were noted about the following:

  • Compliance with the PLOS Authorship policy;
  • The article cited as Reference 81 was retracted after [1] was published.

In light of the cumulative, the PLOS One Editors issue this Expression of Concern. Readers are advised to interpret the article [1] with caution.

Reference

  1. 1. Alhawarri MB, Al-Thiabat MG, Dubey A, Tufail A, Banisalman K, Al Jabal GA, et al. Targeting necroptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells: In Silico insights into 8,12-dimethoxysanguinarine from Eomecon Chionantha through molecular docking, dynamics, DFT, and MEP studies. PLoS One. 2025;20(1):e0313094. pmid:39775383

Citation: The PLOS One Editors (2026) Expression of Concern: Targeting necroptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells: In Silico insights into 8,12-dimethoxysanguinarine from Eomecon Chionantha through molecular docking, dynamics, DFT, and MEP studies. PLoS One 21(4): e0347090. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0347090

Published: April 13, 2026

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