Choline-sulfatase explained

choline-sulfatase
Ec Number:	3.1.6.6
Cas Number:	9025-59-6
Go Code:	0047753

The enzyme choline-sulfatase (EC 3.1.6.6)^[1] catalyzes the reaction

choline sulfate + H₂O

\rightleftharpoons choline + sulfate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on sulfuric ester bonds. The systematic name is choline-sulfate sulfohydrolase.

Notes and References

1. Takebe I . Isolation and characterization of a new enzyme choline sulfatase . Journal of Biochemistry . 50 . 3 . 245–55 . September 1961 . 13919191 .