Correction to 'MiR-200c-3p as a Novel Genetic Marker and Therapeutic Tool for Alopecia Areata'

The correction to the article on miR-200c-3p as a genetic marker and therapeutic tool for alopecia areata addresses concerns about the scientific rationale and methodological details. The study highlights the miR-200 family's role in hair and skin biology, supported by previous research showing its involvement in hair follicle cycles, skin physiology, and hair morphogenesis. The study used qRT-PCR for validation, which may explain discrepancies with other studies like Sheng et al., which used microarray profiling and had a smaller sample size (n=5). Differences in methodology, sample size, and patient selection criteria could account for variations in findings regarding miR-200c-3p expression.