Sulfotransferase 1a1 (SULT1A1), Partial (SULT1A1) Human Recombinant Protein

Sulfotransferase enzymes catalyze the sulfate conjugation of many hormones, neurotransmitters, drugs, and xenobiotic compounds. These cytosolic enzymes are different in their tissue distributions and substrate specificities. The gene structure (number and length of exons) is similar among family members. This gene encodes one of two phenol sulfotransferases with thermostable enzyme activity. Multiple alternatively spliced variants that encode two isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

SULT1A1: Sulfotransferase that utilizes 3'-phospho-5'-adenylyl sulfate (PAPS) as sulfonate donor to catalyze the sulfate conjugation of catecholamines, phenolic drugs and neurotransmitters. Has also estrogen sulfotransferase activity. responsible for the sulfonation and activation of minoxidil. Is Mediates the metabolic activation of carcinogenic N- hydroxyarylamines to DNA binding products and could so participate as modulating factor of cancer risk. Belongs to the sulfotransferase 1 family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Energy Metabolism - sulfur; EC 2.8.2.1; Transferase

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 16p12.1

Cellular Component: cytosol

Molecular Function: sulfotransferase activity; steroid sulfotransferase activity; flavonol 3-sulfotransferase activity; aryl sulfotransferase activity

Biological Process: estrogen metabolic process; flavonoid metabolic process; xenobiotic metabolic process; sulfation; catecholamine metabolic process; amine metabolic process; 3'-phosphoadenosine 5'-phosphosulfate metabolic process