Retraction Note: Osteocyte-derived exosomes induced by mechanical strain promote human periodontal ligament stem cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation via the miR-181b-5p/PTEN/AKT signaling pathway

• The article has been retracted due to concerns about figure provenance and data reliability. • The retraction was initiated after authors requested to replace figures, raising integrity issues. • All authors disagree with the retraction, indicating a dispute over the decision. • This retraction highlights the importance of rigorous figure and data verification in scientific publishing.