.... Vitamin K-dependcnt biosynthesis of gamma-carboxyglutamic acid (Gla) in proteins involves posttranslational carboxylation of specific glutamic acid (Glu) residues. This post-translational modification enhances protein affinity for Ca2* ions and, in concert with other structural features unique to each...

...(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Osteocalcin Bone Vitamin K Gamma-carboxyglutamic acid Ca 2+ -binding proteins H aem ostasis 16: 258-272 (1986...