Steroid Sulfatase

Steroid sulfatase (STS) is an enzyme found in a variety of tissues and involved in the metabolism of steroid hormones. It is responsible for catalyzing the hydrolysis of sulfate esters of steroids, producing the biologically-active form of steroid hormones. It is essential for the normal functioning of the human body and has been found to play a role in a variety of physiological processes, including the regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation, and the modulation of inflammation and immunity. STS has also been implicated in many diseases and disorders, such as breast cancer, autism, and other metabolic disorders. The importance of steroid sulfatase in human health and disease has been recognized and research on this enzyme is ongoing.