Consumption of garlic and risk of colorectal cancer: an updated meta-analysis of prospective studies.

Aim: To conduct an updated meta-analysis of prospective studies addressing the association between garlic consumption and colorectal cancer.

Methods: Eligible cohort studies were identified by searching MEDLINE (PubMed) and screening the references of related articles published up to October 2013. Meta-analyses were conducted for colorectal cancer in relation to consumption of raw and cooked (RC) garlic and garlic supplements, separately.

[Translational medicine of colorectal cancer].

Translational medicine is a systemic project because it is patient and clinical problems oriented, aiming at research results application, and involves multidisciplinary cooperation. Studies on molecular events in the precancerous stage, early stage and metastasis of colorectal cancer (CRC) are the CRC hot research topics currently. Investigations on the earliest molecular events can help to find out the markers which may improve the effect of CRC screening and predict CRC liver metastasis and prognosis.