Alcohol sulfotransferase
Alcohol Sulfotransferase
Alcohol sulfotransferase (pronunciation: al·co·hol sul·fo·trans·fer·ase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the sulfonation process, specifically the transfer of a sulfo group from a donor molecule to an alcohol substrate. This enzyme is part of the larger sulfotransferase family.
Etymology
The term "Alcohol sulfotransferase" is derived from the three parts: "Alcohol", referring to the substrate the enzyme acts upon; "sulfo", indicating the sulfo group that is transferred; and "transferase", a common suffix for enzymes that catalyze the transfer of a functional group from one molecule to another.
Function
Alcohol sulfotransferase plays a crucial role in the metabolism of various xenobiotics, drugs, and endogenous compounds. It is involved in the detoxification process, where it converts potentially harmful substances into more soluble forms for excretion.
Related Terms
- Enzyme: A protein that acts as a biological catalyst to speed up a chemical reaction.
- Sulfonation: A chemical reaction that involves the introduction of a sulfo group into an organic compound.
- Sulfotransferase: A group of enzymes that catalyze the transfer of a sulfo group from a donor molecule to an acceptor molecule.
- Detoxification: The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alcohol sulfotransferase
- Wikipedia's article - Alcohol sulfotransferase
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