Gla-Rich Protein Is a Novel Vitamin K-Dependent Protein Present in Serum That Accumulates at Sites of Pathological Calcifications

Mineralization of soft tissues is an abnormal process that occurs in any body tissue and can greatly increase morbidity and mortality. Vitamin K-dependent (VKD) proteins play a crucial role in these processes; matrix Gla protein is considered one of the most relevant physiological inhibitors of soft...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of pathology 2009-12, Vol.175 (6), p.2288-2298
Hauptverfasser: Viegas, Carla S.B, Cavaco, Sofia, Neves, Pedro L, Ferreira, Ana, João, Alexandre, Williamson, Matthew K, Price, Paul A, Cancela, M. Leonor, Simes, Dina C
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