Study record · Dihexa
Retraction notice: procognitive and synaptogenic effects of angiotensin-IV-derived peptides
The 2014 paper frequently cited for HGF/c-Met-dependent procognitive/synaptogenic effects was formally retracted in 2025.
Key result
The 2014 paper frequently cited for HGF/c-Met-dependent procognitive/synaptogenic effects was formally retracted in 2025.
Study details
Study designRetraction notice
PhaseNot applicable
PopulationPreclinical paper / no human population
RoutePreclinical
Regimen / exposureNot applicable
DurationNot applicable
ComparatorNot applicable
Primary endpoint / questionResearch integrity status
Safety resultNo human safety data generated.
Key limitationsRetraction materially weakens confidence in a prominent mechanistic citation; other preclinical evidence must be independently appraised.
Registry / identifierRetraction of PMID 25187433