Retraction: MreBCD Associated Cytoskeleton is Required for Proper Segregation of the Chromosomal Terminus during the Division Cycle of Escherichia Coli.

The article titled, “MreBCD associated Cytoskeleton is Required for Proper Segregation of the Chromosomal Terminus during the Division Cycle of Escherichia Coli”, published in pages 1209-1214, issue 9, vol. 128 of Chinese Medical Journal[1] is being retracted. It has been brought to the notice that the author Feng Lu used unpublished data of Lawrence Rothfield and his laboratory researcher Dr. Cheng Cui. He was previously working in the same research group.

Therefore, on the grounds of data fabrication, the article is being retracted.

Li-Shao Guo:

Corresponding Editor, Chinese Medical Association

Chinese Medical Journal