Sulfatases {EC number|3.1.6.} are enzymes of the esterase class that catalyze the hydrolysis of sulfate esters. These may be found on a range of substrates, including steroids, carbohydrates and proteins. Sulfate esters may be formed from various alcohols and amines. In the latter case the resultant N-sulfates can also be termed sulfamates. Sulfat...
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1. Trivial name for enzymes in EC group 3.1.6, the sulfuric ester hydrolases, which catalyze the hydrolysis of sulfuric esters (sulfates) to the corresponding alcohols plus inorganic sulfate; includes aryl-, sterol, glycol-, chondroitin, choline-, cellulose, cerebroside, and chondro-sulfatases. ... Synonym: arylsulfatase. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(sul´fә-tās) an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sulfate esters.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sŭl′fă-tās Definitions: 1. Trivial name for enzymes in EC group 3.1.6, the sulfuric ester hydrolases, which catalyze the hydrolysis of sulfuric esters (sulfates) to the corresponding alcohols plus inorganic sulfate; includes aryl-, sterol, glycol-, chondroitin, choline-, cellulose, cerebroside, and cho...
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any of a class of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of sulfuric acid esters.
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