Plasma Desphospho-Uncarboxylated Matrix Gla Protein as a Marker of Kidney Damage and Cardiovascular Risk in Advanced Stage of Chronic Kidney Disease

Plasma Desphospho-Uncarboxylated Matrix Gla Protein as a Marker of Kidney Damage and Cardiovascular Risk in Advanced Stage of Chronic Kidney Disease

Background/Aims: Desphospho-uncarboxylated matrix Gla protein (dp-ucMGP) is formed as a result of vitamin K insufficiency. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between plasma dp-ucMGP, kidney function and cardiovascular risk factors before and after 9-months substitution of vitam...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ilona Kurnatowska, Piotr Grzelak, Anna Masajtis-Zagajewska, Magdalena Kaczmarska, Ludomir Stefańczyk, Cees Vermeer, Katarzyna Maresz, Michał Nowicki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-04-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
Subjects:
Dp-ucMGP
Chronic kidney disease
Vitamin K2
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/443426

Internet

http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/443426

Similar Items