Role of Vitamin K in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Focus on Bone and Cardiovascular Health

Role of Vitamin K in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Focus on Bone and Cardiovascular Health

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is commonly associated with vitamin K deficiency. Some of the serious complications of CKD are represented by cardiovascular disease (CVD) and skeletal fragility with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. A complex pathogenetic link between hormonal and ionic dis...

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Main Authors: Federica Bellone, Maria Cinquegrani, Ramona Nicotera, Nazareno Carullo, Alessandro Casarella, Pierangela Presta, Michele Andreucci, Giovanni Squadrito, Giuseppe Mandraffino, Marcello Prunestì, Cristina Vocca, Giovambattista De Sarro, Davide Bolignano, Giuseppe Coppolino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
kidney
vitamin K
phylloquinone
menaquinone
cardiovascular disease
calcification
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/9/5282

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