MALAT1 and gastric cancer: This meta-analysis was conducted to specifically summarize the most recent research on MALAT1 function in human gastric cancer (GC).<h4>Methods</h4>The eligible studies were first identified by searching HowNet, Web of Science, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Embase, and <i>Nature</i> databases for studies published as of April 1, 2023.