Increased Dephospho-uncarboxylated Matrix Gla-Protein Is Associated With Lower Axial Skeletal Muscle Mass in Patients With Hypertension.
Mahesh K VidulaScott AkersBilal A AnsariJessica KimAnupam A KumarDheera TamvadaVaibhav SatijaJagan Mohan-Rao VanjarapuQasim JehangirCaroline MagroChenao QianJulio A ChirinosPublished in: American journal of hypertension (2022)
In hypertensive adults, dpucMGP is independently associated with lower axial muscle mass, in addition to increased large artery stiffness. Further studies are required to investigate the role of vitamin K supplementation in this population.