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Abstract

Comparative genetic linkage studies in rats, mice and humans have finally identified a key component of vitamin K metabolism that is targeted by the commonest anticoagulant drugs in use today. Vitamin K must be enzymatically activated before it can do its job.

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Title
K is for koagulation
Author
Sadler, J Evan
Pages
493-4
Section
news and views
Publication year
2004
Publication date
Feb 5, 2004
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
ISSN
00280836
e-ISSN
14764687
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/427493a
ProQuest document ID
204547780
Copyright
Copyright Macmillan Journals Ltd. Feb 5, 2004