STS wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human STS wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xp22.32 and is approximately 135 kb in length. This allele, which encodes steryl-sulfatase protein, plays a role in conversion of sulfated steroids to estrogens during pregnancy. Mutations in this gene are associated with steroid sulfatase deficiency.

**Synonyms:** - ARSC - ARSC1 - ASC - ES - SSDD - Steroid Sulfatase (Microsomal), Isozyme S wt Allele - Steryl-sulfatase