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It is characterized by arteriolar calcification, thrombosis, and painful ischemic skin lesions that frequently ulcerate, contributing to high morbidity and mortality. Calciphylaxis arises from medial arterial calcification, endothelial injury, and a pro-inflammatory, pro-thrombotic milieu. Disruption of vitamin K\u2013dependent pathways, particularly impaired \u03b3-carboxylation of matrix Gla protein (MGP), a potent inhibitor of vascular calcification, has emerged as a key mechanistic contributor. Functional vitamin K deficiency is common in CKD and is exacerbated by vitamin K antagonists such as warfarin, which markedly increase calciphylaxis risk. Observational studies show elevated levels of inactive MGP and other undercarboxylated Gla proteins in affected patients, linking vitamin K insufficiency to disease pathogenesis. Case reports and preliminary interventional studies suggest that vitamin K supplementation could restore MGP activity, reduce vascular calcification, and support wound healing, robust randomized controlled trial data are lacking. Ongoing trials, including the BEAT-Calci adaptive platform, aim to clarify the efficacy, optimal dosing, and safety of vitamin K as a targeted therapeutic strategy. Precision medicine approaches using vitamin K biomarkers and individualized anticoagulation may further improve outcomes. In conclusion, vitamin K\u2013dependent pathways represent a promising mechanistic and potentially modifiable target in calciphylaxis. 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