CAS No. 12001-79-5
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information
| CAS Number | 12001-79-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula |
Biological Activity
Vitamin K is an essential fat-soluble cofactor for the enzyme gamma-glutamyl carboxylase (GGCX). It serves as an obligate electron donor for the post-translational gamma-carboxylation of specific glutamic acid residues in vitamin K-dependent proteins, including clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X, as well as osteocalcin and matrix Gla protein. This carboxylation enables high-affinity calcium binding, driving blood coagulation, bone mineralization, and vascular homeostasis. [1]
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.