Correction: Morishita et al. MicroRNAs in the Pathogenesis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Review. Cancers 2021, 13, 514

Following publication [1], concerns were raised to the Editorial Office relating to various citation concerns. Adhering to our standard policy, an investigation was completed by the Editorial Office and Editorial Board which confirmed that a number of the citations have been retracted following the publication of this paper.

After discussion with the authors, the Editorial Board have decided that a correction to remove and include replacement/additional citations could appropriately address this matter and ensure the overall validity of the findings of this study. Therefore, with the publication of this correction, 18 citations originally published have been removed, 13 new citations have been added and the citation numbers have been adjusted accordingly. Details related to the removed and replacement citations can be found below. The previously mismatched order of the references has also been updated. The authors state that the scientific conclusions are unaffected. This correction was approved by the Academic Editor. The original publication has also been updated.

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