This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the sulfotransferases, which transfer sulfur-containing groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 3'-Phosphoadenosine-5'-phosphosulfate:5beta-scymnol sulfotransferase.
References
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Pettigrew NE, Wright PF, Macrides TA (1998). "Investigation of 5beta-scymnol sulfotransferase from the kidney and testes of Heterodontus portusjacksoni". Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 121: 243–249.
Pettigrew NE, Wright PF, Macrides TA (1998). "5beta-Scymnol sulfotransferase isolated from the tissues of an Australian shark species". Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 121: 299–307.
Pettigrew NE, Wright PF, Macrides TA (1998). "5beta-scymnol sulfotransferase isolated from the liver of two Australian ray species". Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 121: 341–348.