Equine fetal adrenal, gonadal and placental steroidogenesis.

The authors of the article have issued a correction due to a mistake in units used for steroid concentrations in their previously published research on fetal adrenal and fetal gonadal steroids during the development of the equine fetus.

Article Summary

• The researchers had published an article in Reproduction (October 2017) where they studied the development of fetal adrenal and fetal gonadal steroids in the equine fetus. Their primary focus was the investigation of steroidogenesis, which is the biological process of creating steroids in the body.
• A critical part of their research data included information about steroid concentrations in the chorioallantois, which is a fetal membrane that contributes to the formation of the placenta.

Error in Published Data

• During the process of incorporating this data into Figure 6 of their manuscript, the researchers acknowledge that they made a mistake in the representation of the units of steroid concentration.
• The unit of measurement for the steroid concentrations was inaccurately represented. In the original publication, the data was depicted in the unit “ng/g” (nanograms per gram), which was incorrect.

Correction and Apology

• The correct unit should have been “nmol/g” (nanomoles per gram), a standard unit for measuring concentrations in biological research.
• The authors express their sincere regret for this mistake and apologize for any resulting confusion. They have corrected the error in their manuscript to ensure the proper representation of their research findings.

Implication of the Correction

• Such accurate representation of units is fundamental for the correct interpretation of data and subsequent scientific discussions or further research based on their work.
• Mistakes like these, although unintentional, can sometimes impact the credibility of the research if not corrected promptly. Therefore, the authors’ timely acknowledgment and rectification of the error underscores their commitment to maintaining scientific accuracy and integrity.