Vitamin K1 Inhibition of Renal Crystal Formation through Matrix Gla Protein in the Kidney

• Main Authors: Yang Li (Author), Xiuli Lu (Author), Baoyu Yang (Author), Jing Mao (Author), Shan Jiang (Author), Daojun Yu (Author), Jichuan Pan (Author), Tiange Cai (Author), Takahiro Yasui (Author), Bing Gao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Karger Publishers, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background and Objectives: Vitamin K (VK) plays a major role in modifying the binding of calcium in bones and blood vessels. Understanding the effect of VK on crystal formation in the kidney would contribute to advancing the treatment and prevention of kidney stones. Methods: Rats were treated with...