Relationship of matrix Gla protein and vitamin K with vascular calcification in hemodialysis patients

Relationship of matrix Gla protein and vitamin K with vascular calcification in hemodialysis patients

Objective: This study evaluated associations of serum matrix Gla protein (MGP), plasma vitamin K1, and plasma vitamin K2 with coronary artery calcium score (CACS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Methods: Subjects comprised 112 MHD patients aged 30–60 year...

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Main Authors: Sonoo Mizuiri, Yoshiko Nishizawa, Kazuomi Yamashita, Kyoka Ono, Takayuki Naito, Chie Tanji, Koji Usui, Shigehiro Doi, Takao Masaki, Kenichiro Shigemoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Renal Failure
Subjects:
cardiovascular disease
coronary artery calcium score
hemodialysis
matrix gla protein
vitamins k
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2019.1650065

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2019.1650065

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