Retraction: The two-component system CpxRA negatively regulates the locus of enterocyte effacement of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli involving σ³² and Lon protease

The journal retracts the 05 February 2016 article cited above.

Following publication, concerns were raised regarding the integrity of the images in the published figures. Image duplication concerns were identified within Figure 1 and Figure 3. The authors failed to provide a satisfactory explanation during the investigation, which was conducted in accordance with Frontiers’ policies.

This retraction was approved by the Chief Executive Editor of Frontiers. The authors received a communication regarding the retraction and had a chance to respond. This communication has been recorded by the publisher.

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Frontiers Editorial Office (2025) Retraction: The two-component system CpxRA negatively regulates the locus of enterocyte effacement of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli involving σ³² and Lon protease. Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol. 15:1639671. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1639671

Received

02 June 2025

Accepted

03 June 2025

Published

12 June 2025

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Frontiers Editorial Office, Frontiers Media SA, Switzerland

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15 - 2025

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