Description
Matrix GLa protein inhibits vascular calcification in a vitamin K-dependent manner. Serum levels of this peptide may be used as a biomarker for renal failure, diabetes, and cardiovascular events.
Matrix GLa protein inhibits vascular calcification in a vitamin K-dependent manner. Serum levels of this peptide may be used as a biomarker for renal failure, diabetes, and cardiovascular events.
| Purity | ≥95% |
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| Formula | C18H25N5O5S |
| Formula Wt. | 423.4 |
| Synonym | MGP-pNa |
| Appearance | White to off white powder |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | M2460 Info Sheet PDF |
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McCarty MF, DiNicolantonio JJ. The molecular biology and pathophysiology of vascular calcification. Postgrad Med. 2014 Mar;126(2):54-64. PMID: 24685968.
Schurgers LJ, Uitto J, Reutelingsperger CP. Vitamin K-dependent carboxylation of matrix Gla-protein: a crucial switch to control ectopic mineralization. Trends Mol Med. 2013 Apr;19(4):217-26. PMID: 23375872.