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Expression of Concern

Expression of Concern: Protection of LPS-induced intestinal injury in goslings by polysaccharide of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz based on 16S rRNA and metabolomics analysis

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

  • The articles cited as References 23 and 44 were retracted after [1] was published.

In addition, the PLOS One Editors have concerns about the article’s compliance with the PLOS Authorship policy.

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

Reference

  1. 1. Li W, Lu B, Pan S, Bai S, He J, Li B, et al. Protection of LPS-induced intestinal injury in goslings by polysaccharide of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz based on 16S rRNA and metabolomics analysis. PLoS One. 2025;20(6):e0326164. pmid:40532039

Citation: The PLOS One Editors (2026) Expression of Concern: Protection of LPS-induced intestinal injury in goslings by polysaccharide of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz based on 16S rRNA and metabolomics analysis. PLoS One 21(8): e0355346. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0355346

Published: August 5, 2026

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