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Phenol sulfotransferase in humans: properties, regulation, and function.

R M Weinshilboum

    Federation Proceedings
    |July 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Phenol sulfotransferase (PST) exists in two forms: thermolabile (TL) and thermostable (TS). Platelet PST activity reflects drug metabolism and individual variations in drug conjugation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Pharmacology
    • Human Physiology

    Background:

    • Phenol sulfotransferase (PST) is crucial for drug and neurotransmitter metabolism.
    • Human tissues contain at least two PST forms: thermolabile (TL) and thermostable (TS).
    • These forms differ in substrate specificity and inhibitor sensitivity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize the two forms of human phenol sulfotransferase (PST).
    • To investigate the utility of blood platelets as a model for studying PST activity.
    • To correlate platelet PST activity with in vivo drug metabolism.

    Main Methods:

    • Separation and partial purification of TL and TS PST from human tissues, particularly blood platelets.
    • Biochemical characterization of purified PST forms.
    • Correlation analysis of platelet PST activity with cerebral cortex PST activity and drug conjugation levels.

    Main Results:

    • Two distinct PST forms, TL and TS, were identified and separated.
    • Platelet PST biochemical properties mirror those in the brain, liver, and small intestine.
    • Platelet TS PST activity strongly correlates with cerebral cortex TS PST activity.
    • Platelet TL and TS PST activities correlate with the in vivo sulfate conjugation of drugs like acetaminophen.

    Conclusions:

    • Blood platelets offer a viable model for studying human PST activity.
    • Individual variations in PST activity contribute to differences in drug metabolism.
    • Platelet PST activity serves as a reliable indicator of systemic drug conjugation capacity.

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