Gene Symbol | SULT2A1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 6822 |
Full Name | sulfotransferase family 2A member 1 |
Synonyms | DHEA-ST,DHEAS,HST,ST2,ST2A1,ST2A3,STD,hSTa |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a member of the sulfotransferase family. Sulfotransferases aid in the metabolism of drugs and endogenous compounds by converting these substances into more hydrophilic water-soluble sulfate conjugates that can be easily excreted. This protein catalyzes the sulfation of steroids and bile acids in the liver and adrenal glands, and may have a role in the inherited adrenal androgen excess in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2010]. |
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