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Preferred term

Phosphoadenosine Phosphosulfate  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 3'-Phosphoadenosine-5'-phosphosulfate. Key intermediate in the formation by living cells of sulfate esters of phenols, alcohols, steroids, sulfated polysaccharides, and simple esters, such as choline sulfate. It is formed from sulfate ion and ATP in a two-step process. This compound also is an important step in the process of sulfur fixation in plants and microorganisms.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • 3'-Adenylic acid, 5'-(dihydrogen phosphate), 5'-anhydride with sulfuric acid
  • 482-67-7
  • Adenosine-3'-phosphate-5'-Phosphosulfate

In other languages

  • French

  • 3'-Adenylic acid, 5'-(dihydrogen phosphate), 5'-anhydride with sulfuric acid
  • 482-67-7
  • Phosphoadénosine phosphosulfate

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-PMVWLZ7K-4

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