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Vitamin K and Kidney Transplantation
Maria Fusaro1,2, Laura Cosmai3, Pieter Evenepoel4
1National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Clinical Physiology (IFC), 56124 Pisa, Italy.
Nutrients
|September 9, 2020
Summary
Assessing vitamin K status in kidney transplant (KT) patients is crucial but challenging. This review highlights vitamin K
Area of Science:
- Nephrology and Nutritional Science
- Focus on vitamin K's role in kidney transplantation outcomes.
Background:
- Vitamin K status assessment in kidney transplant (KT) patients remains challenging, particularly measuring K2 vitamers.
- Current methods rely on undercarboxylated vitamin-K-dependent proteins.
- The distinct roles of vitamin K1 and K2 in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and KT patients are understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on vitamin K pathophysiology in KT patients.
- To explore vitamin K's potential in preventing KT complications and improving graft survival.
- To focus on cardiovascular issues, bone fractures, and cancer risk in relation to vitamin K.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review.
- Synthesis of current knowledge on vitamin K pathophysiology.
- Analysis of vitamin K's impact on KT outcomes.
Main Results:
- Vitamin K deficiency is linked to adverse outcomes in KT patients.
- Challenges exist in laboratory assessment of vitamin K, especially K2.
- The specific contributions of K1 and K2 to health in CKD and KT populations require further investigation.
Conclusions:
- Vitamin K status assessment and effective therapeutic strategies need more research in KT patients.
- Addressing vitamin K deficiency may improve clinical outcomes and organ survival post-transplantation.
- Further studies are warranted to elucidate the role of vitamin K in preventing KT complications.
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