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.
"Sequence analysis and expression of the cDNA for the phenol-sulfating form of human liver phenol sulfotransferase."
Wilborn T.W., Comer K.A., Dooley T.P., Reardon I.M., Heinrikson R.L., Falany C.N.
Mol. Pharmacol. 43:70-77(1993)
Research Topic:Signal Transduction