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Increasing evidence indicates that GRP plays a protective role in mineral homeostasis through its strong calcium-binding capacity and its dependence on vitamin K-mediated gamma carboxylation. This work represents a comprehensive narrative review aimed at summarizing and critically discussing the current scientific knowledge on GRP. Available experimental and clinical data are analyzed with respect to gene expression, molecular regulation, vitamin K dependency, and underlying mechanisms of action. Particular emphasis is placed on the dual function of GRP in inhibiting ectopic calcification and modulating inflammatory responses. The evidence linking altered GRP levels or changes in its carboxylation status with chronic kidney disease, vascular calcification, calcific aortic valve disease, osteoarthritis, and tumor-associated microcalcifications is systematically examined. Current findings collectively support the concept that GRP is a multifunctional protein operating at the interface of mineral metabolism, inflammation, and tissue remodeling. Despite promising experimental data, important knowledge gaps remain, including the absence of standardized assays capable of distinguishing different GRP forms and the lack of longitudinal clinical studies evaluating its predictive value. 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