Definition: The circulating form of a major C19 steroid produced primarily by the ADRENAL CORTEX. DHEA sulfate serves as a precursor for TESTOSTERONE; ANDROSTENEDIONE; ESTRADIOL; and ESTRONE.
Other names Sulfate, Prasterone; Sulfate, Dehydroisoandrosterone; Sulfate, Dehydroepiandrosterone; Sulfate, DHEA; Sulfate, DHA; Prasterone Sulfate; Dehydroisoandrosterone Sulfate; DHA Sulfate; DHEA Sulfate