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Phosphoadenosine Phosphosulfate MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Phosphoadenosine Phosphosulfate
Tree Number(s)
D03.633.100.759.646.138.850
D13.695.667.138.850
D13.695.827.068.850
Unique ID
D010724
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010724
Scope Note
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.
Entry Version
PAPS
Entry Term(s)
Adenosine-3'-phosphate-5'-Phosphosulfate
Registry Numbers
482-67-7
CAS Type 1 Name
3'-Adenylic acid, 5'-(dihydrogen phosphate), 5'-anhydride with sulfuric acid
Previous Indexing
Adenosine Monophosphate (1973-1978)
Organophosphorus Compounds (1973-1974)
Sulfuric Acids (1973-1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under ADENINE NUCLEOTIDES 1975-90
History Note
91(75); was see under ADENINE NUCLEOTIDES 1975-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1974/11/19
Revision Date
2016/05/31
Phosphoadenosine Phosphosulfate Preferred
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