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    Glossary Steroid Sulfatase

    enzyme that converts sulfated steroids into active forms

    Steroid Sulfatase (STS) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the metabolism of steroid hormones by converting sulfated steroid precursors into their active forms. This process is important for the regulation of various physiological functions, including skin health, hair growth, and reproductive processes. Deficiencies or mutations in the STS gene can lead to conditions such as X-linked ichthyosis, which is characterized by dry, scaly skin.

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      research Steroid Sulfatase: Molecular Biology, Regulation, and Inhibition

      451 citations , March 2005 in “Endocrine Reviews”
      This paper discusses the role of steroid sulfatase in hormone-dependent tumors and highlights the development of potent inhibitors, noting the commencement of a phase I trial for one inhibitor in postmenopausal breast cancer patients.

      research Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency and Androgen Activation Before and After Puberty

      41 citations , March 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”
      This study suggests that patients with STSD show a different pattern in androgen activation compared to healthy controls, potentially due to increased 5α-reductase activity and absent prepubertal serum DHEA surge.

      research Steroid sulfatase inhibitors

      25 citations , May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents”
      This review examines patents and publications on steroid sulfatase inhibitors since 1999 and reports no new clinical results, highlighting their potential for treating estrogen- and androgen-driven conditions.

      research Roles of steroid sulfatase in brain and other tissues

      22 citations , January 2008 in “Physiological Research”
      This review discusses the role of steroid sulfatase in steroid hormone metabolism and highlights the need for more research on its expression and regulation, especially regarding hormone-dependent tumors.

      research Steroid sulfatase inhibitors

      108 citations , April 2004 in “Medicinal Research Reviews”
      This review discusses the medicinal chemistry of steroid sulfatase inhibitors for estrogen- and androgen-dependent disorders but reports no new clinical results.

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