Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for the gamma-carboxylation of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X, enabling effective blood coagulation. Clinically, it is crucial for preventing and treating bleeding disorders, especially in newborns and patients on anticoagulants. Deficiency can lead to vitamin K deficiency bleeding, a potentially life-threatening coagulopathy.
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