Statement of RetractionArticle title: DGUOK-AS1 promotes the proliferation cervical cancer through regulating miR-653-5p/EMSYAuthors: Yan A, Chen G, and Nie, J.Journal: Cancer Biology & TherapyDOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15384047.2020.1775445In the version of DGUOK-AS1 promotes the proliferation cervical cancer through regulating miR-653-5p/EMSY by Anqi Yan, Guanhao Chen and Jichan Nie published online July 13, 2020, the authors noted inconsistencies within Figures 1F, 2B, 2L, and 4E. Upon investigation, it was determined that the images are unable to support the findings of the manuscript and the article should subsequently be retracted.The Authors apologise for any inconvenience caused.