On the Mechanism of Action of Vitamin K

2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Paul Dowd, Seung Wook Ham, Roger Hershline
DOI: 10.4324/9781003764441-21
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Abstract

Carboxylation of glutamate is the central event in the activation of the proteins of the blood clotting cascade; this crucial transformation is mediated by a carboxylase dependent on vitamin K. 1 , 2 , 3

Fields of Study & Subjects

Vitamin K Research Studies Biotin and Related Studies Neurological diseases and metabolism

Publication details

Pages
331–350
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter