Sulfotransferase,Phenol

《英文msh詞典》Sulfotransferase,Phenol
[入口詞] Sulfotransferase,Phenol
[主題詞] Arylsulfotransferase
[英文釋義] A sulfotransferase that catalyzes the sulfation of a phenol in the presence of 3'-phosphoadenylylsulfate as sulfate donor to yield an aryl sulfate and adenosine 3',5'-bisphosphate. A number of aromatic compounds can act as acceptors; however,organic hydroxylamines are not substrates. Sulfate conjugation by this enzyme is a major pathway for the biotransformation of phenolic and catechol drugs as well as neurotransmitters. EC 2.8.2.1.