Component

Sulfate / SO4(2-)

Sulfate / SO4(2-). Species, exposure and limitations are retained in each linked claim.

9 recorded relationships. Experimental role, claim status and evidence remain attached to each record.

How nutrients influence it

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What it does

Every recorded relationship this component is part of, grouped by its role. Plain wording comes first; the technical statement follows.

Recorded relationships

What it acts on

  1. Adding 1 mM sulfate had little effect on HEK-293T molybdate uptake signals.

    Sulfate / SO4(2-) → Cellular molybdate uptake source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
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    experimental_model
    MolyProbe live-cell FRET, MFSD5 overexpression and siRNA
    exposure
    Molybdate dose/time courses; 10 mM oxalate and 1 mM sulfate comparisons
    limitations
    FRET reports accessible molybdate, not total cofactor occupancy; mRNA knockdown does not prove complete protein depletion.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    Sulfate did not strongly block this uptake route.
    primary_references
    [mo-p23472155] Exploring dynamics of molybdate in living animal cells by a genetically encoded FRET nanosensor. (2013). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23472155/ DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0058175
    tissue_or_cell_type
    HEK-293T cells

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 261–272

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · MolyProbe live-cell FRET, MFSD5 overexpression and siRNA · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-sulfate-uptake-null Adding 1 mM sulfate had little effect on HEK-293T molybdate uptake signals. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Sulfate did not strongly block this uptake route. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: HEK-293T cells experimental_model: MolyProbe live-cell FRET, MFSD5 overexpression and siRNA limitations: FRET reports accessible molybdate, not total cofactor occupancy; mRNA knockdown does not prove complete protein depletion. exposure: Molybdate dose/time courses; 10 mM oxalate and 1 mM sulfate comparisons evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/23472155.fulltext.txt", "locator": "Exact primary full-text span; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "a3c76154f22db125e0e3c74c1dadbb32edae742411e28763ce2116dfd2e8202f", "start_char": 21554, "end_char": 22593, "text_sha256": "79bbaf42eff93e67e445d38383c53bbd3cea5b18c2e2afee38803b40f9b5fc4c"} [mo-p23472155] Exploring dynamics of molybdate in living animal cells by a genetically encoded FRET nanosensor. (2013). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23472155/ DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0058175
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Where it participates (unsigned role)

  1. A randomized trial of 2.670 g/day oral agmatine sulfate for 14 days reported greater pain and quality-of-life improvements than placebo; 51 and 48 were randomized, but 31 and 30 were analyzed.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_access
    Primary abstract
    experimental_model
    Lumbar disc-associated radiculopathy; double-blind placebo-controlled trial after dose escalation.
    limitations
    Short exposure and reduced analyzed sample limit inference; molecular mediation and general chronic-pain efficacy were not established.
    nutrient_topic
    Agmatine Sulfate collection; species, compartment, exposure, co-substrates and manipulation remain explicit. · Agmatine Sulfate
    plain_language
    There is limited human outcome evidence, with substantial attrition to consider.
    primary_references
    Safety and Efficacy of Dietary Agmatine Sulfate in Lumbar Disc-associated Radiculopathy. An Open-label, Dose-escalating Study Followed by a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial. · 2010 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20447305/ · DOI 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.00808.x

    Agmatine Sulfate: transport, guanidino metabolism, ion channels and cross-nutrient mechanisms (2026-09-20) · lines 436–442

    AI-assisted research curation; primary references, access levels and experimental limitations individually identified. Not publisher full text. · supports · Lumbar disc-associated radiculopathy; double-blind placebo-controlled trial after dose escalation. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ## agmatine-sulfate-oral-clinical There is limited human outcome evidence, with substantial attrition to consider. A randomized trial of 2.670 g/day oral agmatine sulfate for 14 days reported greater pain and quality-of-life improvements than placebo; 51 and 48 were randomized, but 31 and 30 were analyzed. Model: Lumbar disc-associated radiculopathy; double-blind placebo-controlled trial after dose escalation. Limitations: Short exposure and reduced analyzed sample limit inference; molecular mediation and general chronic-pain efficacy were not established. Evidence access: Primary abstract Safety and Efficacy of Dietary Agmatine Sulfate in Lumbar Disc-associated Radiculopathy. An Open-label, Dose-escalating Study Followed by a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial. · 2010 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20447305/ · DOI 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.00808.x
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  2. Three participants in the highest dose-escalation cohort reported diarrhea and mild nausea that resolved after stopping agmatine sulfate.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_access
    Primary abstract
    experimental_model
    Open-label regimens from 1.335 to 3.560 g/day for 10–21 days preceding the randomized trial.
    limitations
    The source does not establish a safe maximum for all users or identify sulfate as the cause of the symptoms.
    nutrient_topic
    Agmatine Sulfate collection; species, compartment, exposure, co-substrates and manipulation remain explicit. · Agmatine Sulfate
    plain_language
    Tolerability at one dose and duration cannot establish universal long-term safety.
    primary_references
    Safety and Efficacy of Dietary Agmatine Sulfate in Lumbar Disc-associated Radiculopathy. An Open-label, Dose-escalating Study Followed by a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial. · 2010 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20447305/ · DOI 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.00808.x

    Agmatine Sulfate: transport, guanidino metabolism, ion channels and cross-nutrient mechanisms (2026-09-20) · lines 444–450

    AI-assisted research curation; primary references, access levels and experimental limitations individually identified. Not publisher full text. · supports · Open-label regimens from 1.335 to 3.560 g/day for 10–21 days preceding the randomized trial. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ## agmatine-sulfate-oral-tolerability Tolerability at one dose and duration cannot establish universal long-term safety. Three participants in the highest dose-escalation cohort reported diarrhea and mild nausea that resolved after stopping agmatine sulfate. Model: Open-label regimens from 1.335 to 3.560 g/day for 10–21 days preceding the randomized trial. Limitations: The source does not establish a safe maximum for all users or identify sulfate as the cause of the symptoms. Evidence access: Primary abstract Safety and Efficacy of Dietary Agmatine Sulfate in Lumbar Disc-associated Radiculopathy. An Open-label, Dose-escalating Study Followed by a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial. · 2010 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20447305/ · DOI 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.00808.x
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  3. SULT1A1 had the strongest tested sulfating activity toward 6-hydroxymelatonin.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/melatonin-research/26577053.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "ab887dc7012d5f393de52ecf842b67282d51b61bac705b9ab187c1a3e24331d5", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1378, "text_sha256": "ab887dc7012d5f393de52ecf842b67282d51b61bac705b9ab187c1a3e24331d5"}
    experimental_model
    Thirteen human SULT enzymes, labeled cells and tissue cytosols
    exposure
    6-hydroxymelatonin and N-acetylserotonin substrates; sulfate metabolic labeling
    limitations
    Enzyme ranking applies to tested conditions. Sulfation is a separate step from P450 hydroxylation; no dietary sulfur threshold was established.
    nutrient_topic
    Melatonin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Melatonin
    organism
    Human recombinant enzymes, HepG2 and Caco-2 cells
    plain_language
    The hydroxylated metabolite undergoes another reaction before common urinary measurement.
    primary_references
    [melatonin-p26577053] Sulfation of 6-hydroxymelatonin, N-acetylserotonin and 4-hydroxyramelteon by the human cytosolic sulfotransferases (SULTs). (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26577053/ DOI: 10.3109/00498254.2015.1107656
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Sulfate conjugation

    Melatonin: synthesis, receptors, circadian timing and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 630–641

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Thirteen human SULT enzymes, labeled cells and tissue cytosols · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### melatonin-sult1a1 SULT1A1 had the strongest tested sulfating activity toward 6-hydroxymelatonin. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Melatonin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The hydroxylated metabolite undergoes another reaction before common urinary measurement. organism: Human recombinant enzymes, HepG2 and Caco-2 cells tissue_or_cell_type: Sulfate conjugation experimental_model: Thirteen human SULT enzymes, labeled cells and tissue cytosols limitations: Enzyme ranking applies to tested conditions. Sulfation is a separate step from P450 hydroxylation; no dietary sulfur threshold was established. exposure: 6-hydroxymelatonin and N-acetylserotonin substrates; sulfate metabolic labeling evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/melatonin-research/26577053.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "ab887dc7012d5f393de52ecf842b67282d51b61bac705b9ab187c1a3e24331d5", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1378, "text_sha256": "ab887dc7012d5f393de52ecf842b67282d51b61bac705b9ab187c1a3e24331d5"} [melatonin-p26577053] Sulfation of 6-hydroxymelatonin, N-acetylserotonin and 4-hydroxyramelteon by the human cytosolic sulfotransferases (SULTs). (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26577053/ DOI: 10.3109/00498254.2015.1107656
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  4. SULT1C4 had the strongest tested sulfating activity toward N-acetylserotonin.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/melatonin-research/26577053.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "ab887dc7012d5f393de52ecf842b67282d51b61bac705b9ab187c1a3e24331d5", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1378, "text_sha256": "ab887dc7012d5f393de52ecf842b67282d51b61bac705b9ab187c1a3e24331d5"}
    experimental_model
    Thirteen human SULT enzymes, labeled cells and tissue cytosols
    exposure
    6-hydroxymelatonin and N-acetylserotonin substrates; sulfate metabolic labeling
    limitations
    Enzyme ranking applies to tested conditions. Sulfation is a separate step from P450 hydroxylation; no dietary sulfur threshold was established.
    nutrient_topic
    Melatonin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Melatonin
    organism
    Human recombinant enzymes, HepG2 and Caco-2 cells
    plain_language
    The precursor has its own conjugation route, separate from melatonin methylation.
    primary_references
    [melatonin-p26577053] Sulfation of 6-hydroxymelatonin, N-acetylserotonin and 4-hydroxyramelteon by the human cytosolic sulfotransferases (SULTs). (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26577053/ DOI: 10.3109/00498254.2015.1107656
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Sulfate conjugation

    Melatonin: synthesis, receptors, circadian timing and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 643–654

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Thirteen human SULT enzymes, labeled cells and tissue cytosols · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### melatonin-sult1c4 SULT1C4 had the strongest tested sulfating activity toward N-acetylserotonin. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Melatonin research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The precursor has its own conjugation route, separate from melatonin methylation. organism: Human recombinant enzymes, HepG2 and Caco-2 cells tissue_or_cell_type: Sulfate conjugation experimental_model: Thirteen human SULT enzymes, labeled cells and tissue cytosols limitations: Enzyme ranking applies to tested conditions. Sulfation is a separate step from P450 hydroxylation; no dietary sulfur threshold was established. exposure: 6-hydroxymelatonin and N-acetylserotonin substrates; sulfate metabolic labeling evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/melatonin-research/26577053.abstract.txt", "locator": "Primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "ab887dc7012d5f393de52ecf842b67282d51b61bac705b9ab187c1a3e24331d5", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1378, "text_sha256": "ab887dc7012d5f393de52ecf842b67282d51b61bac705b9ab187c1a3e24331d5"} [melatonin-p26577053] Sulfation of 6-hydroxymelatonin, N-acetylserotonin and 4-hydroxyramelteon by the human cytosolic sulfotransferases (SULTs). (2016). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26577053/ DOI: 10.3109/00498254.2015.1107656
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  5. After 30 mg/kg intravenous fisetin in rats, plasma AUC ratios for free fisetin, glucuronides and sulfates were approximately 1:6:21.

    Fisetin → Fisetin sulfates, unresolved positional pool source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_access
    Primary abstract
    experimental_model
    Male Sprague-Dawley rats; phase-II analytical pools.
    limitations
    No particular human SULT or UGT isoform is established by this result.
    nutrient_topic
    Fisetin collection; molecular form, preparation, species, exposure and manipulation remain explicit. · Fisetin
    plain_language
    Most measured circulating material was conjugated.
    primary_references
    Pharmacokinetics and Biliary Excretion of Fisetin in Rats. · 2018 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29862816/ · DOI 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b00917

    Fisetin: metabolism, cell-state responses and cross-nutrient mechanisms (2026-09-19) · lines 56–62

    AI-assisted research curation; primary references, access levels and experimental limitations individually identified. Not publisher full text. · supports · Male Sprague-Dawley rats; phase-II analytical pools. · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ## fisetin-rat-conjugate-dominance Most measured circulating material was conjugated. After 30 mg/kg intravenous fisetin in rats, plasma AUC ratios for free fisetin, glucuronides and sulfates were approximately 1:6:21. Model: Male Sprague-Dawley rats; phase-II analytical pools. Limitations: No particular human SULT or UGT isoform is established by this result. Evidence access: Primary abstract Pharmacokinetics and Biliary Excretion of Fisetin in Rats. · 2018 · https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29862816/ · DOI 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b00917
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  6. Human sulfite oxidase converts sulfite to sulfate in the terminal oxidative step of cysteine catabolism.

    Human sulfite oxidase / SUOX → Sulfite / SO3(2-) source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/31127934.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d0efd64e9cde371d0223d63607f5f6b76aada3a628c526f915d9b306c9bef7de", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1649, "text_sha256": "d0efd64e9cde371d0223d63607f5f6b76aada3a628c526f915d9b306c9bef7de"}
    experimental_model
    Human SUOX Gly362Ser patient fibroblasts and recombinant enzyme maturation assays
    exposure
    G362S versus WT protein; Moco reconstitution and molybdate supplementation in culture
    limitations
    One genotype; in-vitro molybdate rescue is not demonstrated clinical treatment for all SUOX defects.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    SUOX clears sulfite by changing it into sulfate.
    primary_references
    [mo-p31127934] Impaired mitochondrial maturation of sulfite oxidase in a patient with severe sulfite oxidase deficiency. (2019). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31127934/ DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddz109
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Mitochondrial intermembrane space; patient fibroblasts

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 586–597

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Human SUOX Gly362Ser patient fibroblasts and recombinant enzyme maturation assays · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-suox-reaction Human sulfite oxidase converts sulfite to sulfate in the terminal oxidative step of cysteine catabolism. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: SUOX clears sulfite by changing it into sulfate. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: Mitochondrial intermembrane space; patient fibroblasts experimental_model: Human SUOX Gly362Ser patient fibroblasts and recombinant enzyme maturation assays limitations: One genotype; in-vitro molybdate rescue is not demonstrated clinical treatment for all SUOX defects. exposure: G362S versus WT protein; Moco reconstitution and molybdate supplementation in culture evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/31127934.abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary indexed abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d0efd64e9cde371d0223d63607f5f6b76aada3a628c526f915d9b306c9bef7de", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1649, "text_sha256": "d0efd64e9cde371d0223d63607f5f6b76aada3a628c526f915d9b306c9bef7de"} [mo-p31127934] Impaired mitochondrial maturation of sulfite oxidase in a patient with severe sulfite oxidase deficiency. (2019). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31127934/ DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddz109
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  7. The prolonged-TPN case developed amino-acid intolerance with high plasma methionine, high urinary sulfite/thiosulfate and low urinary sulfate.

    Experimental context and source evidence
    availability_state
    nutrient_deficiency Imported condition classification; unverified.
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/6795919.publisher-abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary publisher abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d2838a46a598539818059c1a1f8295e283334afced15326a6b5ba1a6104cbfd7", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1820, "text_sha256": "d2838a46a598539818059c1a1f8295e283334afced15326a6b5ba1a6104cbfd7"}
    experimental_model
    Single case during prolonged total parenteral nutrition
    exposure
    Prolonged parenteral nutrition followed by ammonium molybdate
    limitations
    Rare single case. The paper reports 300 micrograms/day ammonium molybdate, not 300 micrograms elemental molybdenum. Historical observation, not a general regimen.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Homo sapiens
    plain_language
    The sulfur-handling pathway stalled when molybdenum supply was inadequate.
    primary_references
    [mo-p6795919] Amino acid intolerance during prolonged total parenteral nutrition reversed by molybdate therapy. (1981). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6795919/ DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/34.11.2551
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Systemic symptoms; plasma and urine
    trigger_kind
    nutrient_deficiency Imported condition classification; unverified.

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 1119–1130

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Single case during prolonged total parenteral nutrition · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-tpn-sulfur The prolonged-TPN case developed amino-acid intolerance with high plasma methionine, high urinary sulfite/thiosulfate and low urinary sulfate. Condition category: nutrient_deficiency nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: The sulfur-handling pathway stalled when molybdenum supply was inadequate. organism: Homo sapiens tissue_or_cell_type: Systemic symptoms; plasma and urine experimental_model: Single case during prolonged total parenteral nutrition limitations: Rare single case. The paper reports 300 micrograms/day ammonium molybdate, not 300 micrograms elemental molybdenum. Historical observation, not a general regimen. exposure: Prolonged parenteral nutrition followed by ammonium molybdate evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/6795919.publisher-abstract.txt", "locator": "Exact primary publisher abstract; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "d2838a46a598539818059c1a1f8295e283334afced15326a6b5ba1a6104cbfd7", "start_char": 0, "end_char": 1820, "text_sha256": "d2838a46a598539818059c1a1f8295e283334afced15326a6b5ba1a6104cbfd7"} [mo-p6795919] Amino acid intolerance during prolonged total parenteral nutrition reversed by molybdate therapy. (1981). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6795919/ DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/34.11.2551
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  8. Tungstate inhibited HsMOT2-dependent molybdate uptake in yeast; 1 mM sulfate had little effect.

    Tungstate / WO4(2-) → Human MFSD5 / HsMOT2 source_derived_draftungraded
    Experimental context and source evidence
    evidence_span
    {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/21464289.fulltext.txt", "locator": "Exact primary full-text span; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "861076d0403540a9fe3ad941cd7c0807224cb9323da6d8179546e9983f782cc7", "start_char": 18693, "end_char": 18917, "text_sha256": "df769097827247aa8c9b82a5877b016a6977021d43424f2deed3aad684c51688"}
    experimental_model
    Human HsMOT2 expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, with separate algal experiments
    exposure
    Molybdate uptake assays and oxyanion comparisons
    limitations
    The text and figure use different tungstate concentrations; no exact tungstate dose is assigned here. Yeast assay, not human dietary competition.
    nutrient_topic
    Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. · Molybdenum
    organism
    Human protein in yeast; Chlamydomonas experiments separately
    plain_language
    Tungstate competed in this transporter assay, while sulfate had little effect.
    primary_references
    [mo-p21464289] Algae and humans share a molybdate transporter. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21464289/ DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1100700108
    tissue_or_cell_type
    Heterologous membrane transport

    Molybdenum: cofactor assembly, sulfur metabolism and nutrient interactions (2026-09-17) · lines 209–220

    AI-assisted literature curation; primary study URLs and scope retained in the document and extraction. Not publisher full text. · supports · Human HsMOT2 expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, with separate algal experiments · source_derived_draft · unverified_draft

    ### mo-tungstate-transport Tungstate inhibited HsMOT2-dependent molybdate uptake in yeast; 1 mM sulfate had little effect. Condition category: normal nutrient_topic: Molybdenum research collection; topical membership is not evidence of a direct dietary effect. plain_language: Tungstate competed in this transporter assay, while sulfate had little effect. organism: Human protein in yeast; Chlamydomonas experiments separately tissue_or_cell_type: Heterologous membrane transport experimental_model: Human HsMOT2 expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, with separate algal experiments limitations: The text and figure use different tungstate concentrations; no exact tungstate dose is assigned here. Yeast assay, not human dietary competition. exposure: Molybdate uptake assays and oxyanion comparisons evidence_span: {"source_cache": "artifacts/molybdenum-research/21464289.fulltext.txt", "locator": "Exact primary full-text span; zero-based, end-exclusive Unicode character offsets", "file_sha256": "861076d0403540a9fe3ad941cd7c0807224cb9323da6d8179546e9983f782cc7", "start_char": 18693, "end_char": 18917, "text_sha256": "df769097827247aa8c9b82a5877b016a6977021d43424f2deed3aad684c51688"} [mo-p21464289] Algae and humans share a molybdate transporter. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21464289/ DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1100700108
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