《英文msh词典》Adenosine-3'-phosphate-5'-Phosphosulfate
[入口词] Adenosine-3'-phosphate-5'-Phosphosulfate
[主题词] Phosphoadenosine Phosphosulfate
[英文释义] 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.