Vitamin K is a cofactor for the function of the enzyme γ-glutamyl carboxylase, necessary for
the activation of multiple vitamin K dependent-proteins. Vitamin K dependent-proteins …

The recently developed iCELLigence™ real‑time cell analyzer (RTCA) can be used for the
label‑free real‑time monitoring of cancer cell proliferation, viability, invasion and cytotoxicity …

Successful repair of critical-sized tumor-resection defects, especially in load-bearing bones,
still remains a major challenge in clinical orthopedics. Titanium (Ti) implants have been …

Cell adhesion to neighbouring cells and to the underlying extracellular matrix (ECM) is a
fundamental requirement for the existence of multicellular organisms. As such, the formation …

Subclinical vitamin K deficits refer to carboxylation defects of different types of vitamin K-
dependent hepatic and extrahepatic so-called Gla proteins without prolongation of the …

Cancer encompasses a group of pathologies with common characteristics, high incidence,
and prevalence in all countries. Although there are treatments available for this disease …

The main function of vitamin K in the human organism is its activity in the blood clotting
cascade. Epidemiological studies suggest that reduced intake of vitamin K may contribute to …

The use of probiotic and synbiotic is a promising strategy to modulate the intestinal
microbiota, and thereby modify the risk of diseases. In this study, the effect of probiotic VSL# …

Background & aims Vitamin K prevents growth and metastasis of certain cancers, but there
is little evidence regarding the association between dietary vitamin K and breast cancer …

The importance of growth and maintenance of skeletal muscle is vital for long term health
and quality of life. Appropriate nutrition with specific bioactivities relevant to the …