Russian Journal

ISSN 0042-8809

Issue:
Volume 45, issue 6

Title: FUNCTIONAL ROLE OF VITAMIN K

Authors: A.A.Sokolnikov, V.M.Kodentsova

Address:
Institute of Nutrition RAMS, Ustinsky pr., 2/14,  109240 Moscow; tel./fax: (095)113-1592

Abstract:

Three basic functions of vitamin K in organism are considered. Besides (vitamin K-dependent) posttranslational modification of Ca-binding proteins, this vitamin can operate via vitamin D hormonal system, and can directly influence membranes.

Key words: vitamin K, phyloquinone, menaquinone.

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