Iduronate Sulfatase

**Definition:** An enzyme that specifically cleaves the ester sulfate of iduronic acid. Its deficiency has been demonstrated in Hunter's syndrome, which is characterized by an excess of dermatan sulfate and heparan sulfate. EC 3.1.6.13.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.352.827.500

**Synonyms:** - Hunter Corrective Factor - Iduronate Sulfate Sulfatase - Iduronatesulfate Sulfohydrolase - Sulfoiduronate Sulfatase