Vitamin K Recent Topics on the Biology and Chemistry
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin and a significant hydrophobic signaling molecule, like vitamins A and D. Besides its classical functions as a cofactor of γ-glutamyl carboxylase, which catalyzes the γ-carboxylation of vitamin K-dependent proteins, vitamin K has novel physiological and pharmacologi...
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| Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2022
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| Series: | Biochemistry
27 |
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| Online Access: | DOAB: download the publication DOAB: description of the publication |
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| Summary: | Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin and a significant hydrophobic signaling molecule, like vitamins A and D. Besides its classical functions as a cofactor of γ-glutamyl carboxylase, which catalyzes the γ-carboxylation of vitamin K-dependent proteins, vitamin K has novel physiological and pharmacological activities that have been elucidated in the past two decades. The discovery of detailed action mechanisms of non-classical activities of vitamin K and the development of novel derivatives with unique structural and biological profiles would improve the understanding of vitamin K functions and clinical applications. This book discusses the biology and chemistry of vitamin K, which is helpful for fundamental and clinical investigations. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (116 p.) |
| ISBN: | intechopen.82971 9781839693922 9781839693915 9781839693939 |
| Access: | Open Access |