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PAPS
Introduction
3′-Phosphoadenosine-5′-phosphosulfate is a specific type of adenosine that is phosphorylated at the 3′ and 5′ positions, with an additional sulfate group on the 5′ phosphate. It acts as a coenzyme in sulfotransferase reactions.[1]