Effect of vitamin K1 supplementation on matrix Gla protein level and vascular calcification in hemodialysis patients

• Main Authors: Ahmed Alla Eldin Ahmed Saad (Author), Eglal Mohammed Kenawy (Author), Ahmed Mohammed Elashakr (Author), Hesham Hamdy Amin (Author), Ahmed Abo Elfatoh Eldali (Author), Waleed Saber Mohammed (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...