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Menadione

Structure

  • Menadione, also known as vitamin K3, is a synthetic compound with a naphthoquinone structure.

  • Chemical Formula: C₁₀H₆O₂

    Chemical Formula of Menadione
Structure of Menadione
Structure of Menadione

Mode of Action

  • Provitamin K Activity: Serves as a precursor to active vitamin K forms.

  • Coagulation Factor Synthesis: Supports the carboxylation of glutamate residues on clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X.

  • Antioxidant Properties: Exhibits free radical scavenging activity.

Uses of Menadione

  • Vitamin K Deficiency: Treats and prevents bleeding disorders due to inadequate vitamin K.

  • Warfarin Reversal: Assists in counteracting warfarin-induced anticoagulation.

  • Antioxidant Supplementation: Employed in research settings for its antioxidant effects.


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