Vitamin K-Dependent Matrix Gla Protein as Multifaceted Protector of Vascular and Tissue Integrity

Hypertension. 2019 Jun;73(6):1160-1169. doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.119.12412.

Abstract

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Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / metabolism
  • Blood Pressure / physiology*
  • Calcium-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • Extracellular Matrix Proteins / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / etiology
  • Hypertension / metabolism*
  • Hypertension / physiopathology
  • Matrix Gla Protein
  • Vascular Calcification / complications
  • Vascular Calcification / metabolism*
  • Vascular Calcification / physiopathology
  • Vascular Stiffness / physiology*
  • Vitamin K / metabolism*

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Calcium-Binding Proteins
  • Extracellular Matrix Proteins
  • Vitamin K