The role of kidney transplantation and phosphate binder use in vitamin K status.
Thijs Thomas JanszAegida NeradovaAdriana J van BallegooijenMarianne C VerhaarMarc G VervloetLeon J SchurgersBrigit C van JaarsveldPublished in: PloS one (2018)
Recent kidney transplantation is associated with lower dp-ucMGP levels suggesting improved vitamin K status after transplantation. Sevelamer monotherapy is associated with higher dp-ucMGP levels suggesting worsening of vitamin K status. Both findings warrant more attention to vitamin K status in patients on dialysis, as vitamin K is necessary for protection against vascular calcification.