FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as VKOR1_HUMAN, VKORC1, VKOR. Involved in vitamin K metabolism. Catalytic subunit of the vitamin K epoxide reductase (VKOR) complex which reduces inactive vitamin K 2, 3-epoxide to active vitamin K. Vitamin K is required for the gamma-carboxylation of various proteins, including clotting factors, and is required for normal blood coagulation, but also for normal bone development.

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enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

VKORC1

Vitamin K epoxide reductase complex subunit 1

VKORC1

Molecular Synopsis