| Entrez gene ID | | 412 |
| Official gene symbol | | STS |
| Full name | | steroid sulfatase (microsomal), isozyme S |
| Aliases | | ,ARSC,ARSC1,ASC,ES,SSDD,XLI, |
| Gene summary | | The protein encoded by this gene catalyzes the conversion of sulfated steroid precursors to estrogens during pregnancy. The encoded protein is found in the endoplasmic reticulum, where it acts as a homodimer. Mutations in this gene are known to cause X-linked ichthyosis (XLI). [provided by RefSeq] |
| Location | | Chromosome: X Locus: Xp22.32 |
| Gene position | | 7137472 - 7272682 Map Viewer |
| Gene orientation | | plus |
| Gene size | | 135211 bp |
| Gene sequence |
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| OMIM ID | | 300747 |