STS wt Allele

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STS wt Allele Definition

Human STS wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xp22.32 and is approximately 135 kb in length. This allele, which encodes steryl-sulfatase protein, plays a role in conversion of sulfated steroids to estrogens during pregnancy. Mutations in this gene are associated with steroid sulfatase deficiency.

STS wt Allele Synonyms

STS wt Allele, ARSC, ARSC1, ASC, EC 3.1.6.2, ES, SSDD, Steroid Sulfatase (Microsomal), Isozyme S wt Allele, Steryl-sulfatase

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