Association between anthraquinone laxatives and colorectal cancer: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Introduction Products containing anthraquinones (AQ) are mainly used as laxatives and have several biological effects. Long-term use of AQ laxatives is associated with an increased risk of serious adverse events (AEs), such as colorectal cancer (CRC). We will systematically synthesize the e...

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Main Authors: Niccolò Lombardi, Alessandra Bettiol, Giada Crescioli, Valentina Maggini, Eugenia Gallo, Francesco Sivelli, Francesco Sofi, Gian Franco Gensini, Alfredo Vannacci, Fabio Firenzuoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-1280-5