Effect of vitamin K1 supplementation on matrix Gla protein level and vascular calcification in hemodialysis patients
Background Matrix Gla protein (MGP) is a potent calcification inhibitor of the arterial wall. Its activity depends on vitamin K-dependent γ-carboxyglutamate. Aim We aimed to investigate the effect of vitamin K1 on MGP levels after 3 months’ supplementation and the relationship between MGP level and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-01-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2017;volume=29;issue=1;spage=5;epage=10;aulast=Ahmed |