gamma-glutamyl carboxylase
GGCXgeneCatalyzes vitamin K-dependent carboxylation of coagulation factors (II, VII, IX, X) and vascular Gla proteins (MGP, osteocalcin); deficiency impairs thrombus regulation and vascular calcification.
Pathway placement
Cascade stepCoagulation & thrombus formation
Confidencemedium
RationaleVitamin K-dependent γ-carboxylation of coagulation factors; also vascular protein regulators.
Also acts inLipid entry/oxidation
Druggability
DruggableYes
Known drugs / candidates1
Small-molecule tractableYes
Antibody tractableYes
EnsemblENSG00000115486
Assay & specimen
Class-level default (no specific cleared assay)— generic method inferred from analyte class; confirm against a specific product insert before use.
Specimen
Whole blood — gene is not a circulating analyte; measure protein product or genotype
Collection tube
K2-EDTA whole blood (lavender-top)
Method / principle
SNP genotyping / sequencing; or immunoassay of encoded protein
Reagent / substrate
Allele-specific primers/probes (TaqMan) or NGS panel; or antibody for protein
Platform
qPCR / NGS / array
Turnaround · availability
Send-out · Genotyping widely available; protein assay variable
Human genetic evidence
5
GWAS associations
Traits: myocardial infarction
Literature evidence(0)
No direct literature mentions harvested; included via genetic/target evidence.