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Sulfur Group Transferases
Medical Definition: | Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of sulfur atoms (2.8.1), sulfur groups (2.8.2) or coenzyme A (2.8.3). EC 2.8. |
CAS Number: | EC 2.8 |
Previously Indexed: | Transferases (1970-1997) |
Coenzyme A-Transferases - Enzymes which transfer coenzyme A moieties from acyl- or acetyl-CoA to various carboxylic acceptors forming a thiol ester. Enzymes in this group are instrumental in ketone body metabolism and utilization of acetoacetate in mitochondria. EC 2.8.3. | |
Sulfotransferases - Enzymes which transfer sulfate groups to various acceptor molecules. They are involved in posttranslational sulfation of proteins and sulfate conjugation of exogenous chemicals and bile acids. EC 2.8.2. | |
Sulfurtransferases - Enzymes which transfer sulfur atoms to various acceptor molecules. EC 2.8.1. |
Sulfur Group Transferases Medical Definitions and Terms
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