Sulfatase

Sulfatase is a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of the ester bond formed in insoluble lipid molecules. They are also called sulfosterases. These enzymes are very important for proper metabolism in living organisms. A lack of sulfates can lead to the development of various diseases.

Sulfatase is present in many plant and animal tissues, but is especially abundant in the kidneys and liver. The main function of these enzymes is the breakdown of fatty acid esters, which are one of the main building blocks of all cell membranes, lipoproteins, cholesterol and phospholipids. This makes it possible to reduce the synthesis of lipids while reducing fats for the synthesis of insoluble high-molecular compounds - cholesterol, steroid hormones. In addition, enzymatic hydrolysis of lipids promotes the absorption of B vitamins and vitamin D.

Lipases from the sulfate group are of great importance for the children's digestive system, as they are involved in the breakdown of breast milk fats.

The cleavage (hydrolysis) of ester bonds is a common function of sulfates. Enzymes are quite diverse in structure and function. There are several categories of sulfates that differ in their structure. Some of them cleave off a specific oxygen or sulfur atom of the substrate molecule, which leads to the conversion of the ester into a simple unesterified product. There are monoesterphosphalides, diesterphosphalidium enzyme