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Retraction

Retraction: The effect of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles on Pseudomonas aeruginosa-infected dogs wounds

  • The PLOS One Editors

Following the publication of this article [1], concerns were raised for Figs 2, 3 and 8. Specifically,

  • The following panels appear similar:
    • Fig 2A of this article, Fig 3 in [2], and Fig 2 in [3].
    • Fig 2B of this article, Fig 4 in [2], and Fig 4 in [3].
    • Fig 2C of this article, and Fig 6 in [2].
    • Fig 2D of this article, and Fig 8 in [2].
    • Figs 3A and 3B of this article, and Figs 5 and 7 in [2], respectively.
  • There appear to be repetitive areas within one or more panels of figures:
    • Fig 3A.
    • Fig 8.

The corresponding author commented that [2] is a conference paper describing research related to the study described in [1] and that the similarity between these panels is due to the figures presenting the same results. Their response did not resolve the concerns pertaining to the repetitive patterns observed in Figs 3A and Fig 8. The raw image files and individual-level data were not provided for editorial review.

In light of the above unresolved concerns that question the reliability and integrity of the published results in [1], the PLOS One Editors retract this article.

MA did not agree with the retraction. AHA, KFH, and AAH either did not respond directly or could not be reached.

References

  1. 1. Aldujaily AH, Hassoon KF, Hatem AA, Abbas M. RETRACTED: The effect of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles on Pseudomonas aeruginosa-infected dogs wounds. PLoS One. 2025;20(3):e0313166. pmid:40131859
  2. 2. Aldujaily AH, Hatem AA, Hassoon KF. The antibacterial activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles from Tribulus terrestris against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci; 2023 September 20-21; Najaf, Iraq. Vol. 1262. Bristol: IOP Publishing; 2023. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1262/5/052001
    • 3. Khshan KT, Alkafaje HA. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Calendula officinalis (L.) extract and evaluating their antioxidant activity. IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci; 2021 January 21-22; Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq. Vol. 735. Bristol: IOP Publishing; 2021. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/735/1/012073

      Citation: The PLOS One Editors (2026) Retraction: The effect of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles on Pseudomonas aeruginosa-infected dogs wounds. PLoS One 21(6): e0352213. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0352213

      Published: June 23, 2026

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