Retraction of: Scientific Reports https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14123-8, published online 13 August 2025
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Xiao, LZ., Feng , S., He, Z. et al. Retraction Note: Methylation-induced suppression of BEX1 activates AKT/ERK/STAT3 signaling pathways regulating cell cycle and apoptosis in glioma. Sci Rep 16, 8375 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-43193-5
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