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In addition, its increased serum concentration is a marker of increased bone turnover in disease states (e.g., Paget\u2019s disease or postmenopausal osteoporosis). It has a low molecular weight and contains three alpha\u2010carboxyglutamic acid residues per molecule. Called also gammalinolenic acid (GLA) protein.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A noncollagenous protein found in bone and dentin, also refer to as bone gammacarboxyglutamic acid-containing protein.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A calcium-binding protein in bone, essential for the normal mineralisation of bone. Its synthesis requires vitamin K, and is controlled by vitamin D.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A protein whose synthesis is dependent on vitamin K and which acts to promote mineral deposition in bone. 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