| Literature DB >> 31858448 |
Maria Fusaro1,2, Maurizio Gallieni3, Camillo Porta4,5, Thomas L Nickolas6, Pascale Khairallah6.
Abstract
Vitamin K is a cofactor for the function of the enzyme γ-glutamyl carboxylase, necessary for the activation of multiple vitamin K dependent-proteins. Vitamin K dependent-proteins (VKDPs) have important roles in bone health, vascular health, metabolism, reproduction as well as in cancer progression. Vitamin K deficiency is common in different conditions, including kidney disease, and it may influence the activity of VKDPs. This review discusses vitamin K status in human health and the physiologic and pathologic roles of VKDPs, beyond the established effects in skeletal and cardiovascular health.Entities:
Keywords: Bone disease; Cancer; Chronic kidney disease; Vascular calcifications; Vitamin K
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31858448 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-019-00685-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Nephrol ISSN: 1121-8428 Impact factor: 3.902