Expression of Concern: Splenda Alters Gut Microflora and Increases Intestinal P-Glycoprotein and Cytochrome P-450 in Male Rats (Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, (2008), 71, (1415-1429), 10.1080/15287390802328630)

Abstract

We, the Editor and Publisher of Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A are issuing an expression of concern for the following article: Mohamed B. Abou-Donia, Eman M. El-Masry, Ali A. Abdel -Rahman, Roger E. McLendon and Susan S. Schiffman (2008) Splenda Alters Gut Microflora and Increases Intestinal P-Glycoprotein and Cytochrome P-450 in Male Rats, Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, 71:21, 1415- 1429, DOI: 10.1080/15287390802328630 After publication of this article, questions about the scientific integrity of the article were brought to the Editor’s and Publisher’s attention. We contacted the authors, but have not yet received the required data or supporting materials necessary to complete the investigation. As this investigation may take some time to resolve, we advise readers to interpret the information presented in the article with due caution. The authors have been notified about this Expression of Concern.