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

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 and...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Alla Eldin Ahmed Saad, Eglal Mohammed Kenawy, Ahmed Mohammed Elashakr, Hesham Hamdy Amin, Ahmed Abo Elfatoh Eldali, Waleed Saber Mohammed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-01-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2017;volume=29;issue=1;spage=5;epage=10;aulast=Ahmed