General description
Vitamin K1, also known as phylloquinone, consists of naphthalenoid and phytyl groups. Phylloquinone is present abundantly in photosynthetic plants and is a major dietary source. It is a fat-soluble vitamin.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) is a lipid soluble polycyclic aromatic ketone used as a cofactor in the formation of coagulation factors II (prothrombin), VII, IX and X; anticoagulant factors protein C and S and as a cell signaling factor.
Vitamin K1 plays a role as a cofactor in the synthesis of γ- carboxy glutamate (Gla), formation of coagulation factors II (prothrombin), VII, IX and X.
Packaging
Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.
Other Notes
Review: Vitamin K and γ-carboxyglutamate biosynthesis; Metabolic functions and mechanism of action
- UPC:
- 12352204
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- 95271-250MG
- CAS:
- 84-80-0
