Causes of Vitamin K Deficiency in Patients on Haemodialysis

Causes of Vitamin K Deficiency in Patients on Haemodialysis

<i>Background:</i> A low vitamin K status is common in patients on haemodialysis, and this is considered one of the reasons for the accelerated atherosclerosis in these patients. The vitamin is essential in activation of the protein Matrix Gla Protein (MGP), and the inactive form, dp-ucM...

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Main Authors: Signe Wikstrøm, Katrine Aagaard Lentz, Ditte Hansen, Lars Melholt Rasmussen, Jette Jakobsen, Henrik Post Hansen, Jens Rikardt Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
haemodialysis
vitamin K
phylloquinone
menaquinone
dp-ucMGP
D-xylose test
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/9/2513

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