APS sulfotransferase

Definition:

EC Tree > 2 Transferases > 2.8 Transferring sulfur-containing groups > 2.8.2 Sulfotransferases > 2.8.2.B1 APS sulfotransferase
APS sulfotransferase is the APS-dependent thiol-sulfating enzyme. It transfers the sulfono group from adenosine 5'-phosphosulfate (APS) onto a thiol, releasing adenosine 5'-phosphate and an S-alkyl thiosulfate, an alternative to PAPS-dependent sulfation. Expected in Eukaryota and Bacteria.

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