KRTAP16-7 Activators
Keratin Associated Protein 16-7 (KRTAP16-7) is part of the Keratin Associated Protein (KRTAP) family, which plays a pivotal role in the composition and functionality of hair fibers. KRTAPs, including KRTAP16-7, are integral to the structure of hair, as they interact with hair keratins to form a complex matrix. This matrix is essential for the mechanical properties of hair such as strength, elasticity, and texture. KRTAP16-7, like its counterparts in the KRTAP family, contributes to the intricate network surrounding hair keratins, influencing the physical qualities and resilience of hair fibers. These proteins are often characterized by high levels of cysteine, which facilitate the formation of strong disulfide bonds crucial for maintaining the integrity and robustness of hair.
Activators of KRTAP16-7 would be compounds that specifically enhance the functionality, expression, or stability of KRTAP16-7 within the hair shaft. These activators could potentially operate through several mechanisms. For instance, they might upregulate the gene expression of KRTAP16-7 in hair follicle cells, thereby increasing the protein's abundance in the hair matrix. Alternatively, activators could stabilize KRTAP16-7's structure or augment its interaction with keratin, thus bolstering the hair's structural integrity. This might involve mechanisms such as promoting disulfide bond formation between the cysteine residues in KRTAP16-7, which is a key factor in its role within the hair structure.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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all-trans Retinal | 116-31-4 | sc-210778A sc-210778 | 250 mg 1 g | $129.00 $379.00 | 7 | |
Retinal, a derivative of vitamin A, affects gene transcription by activating retinoic acid receptors, which may influence KRTAP21-1 expression. | ||||||
Genistein | 446-72-0 | sc-3515 sc-3515A sc-3515B sc-3515C sc-3515D sc-3515E sc-3515F | 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 5 g 10 g 25 g 100 g | $45.00 $164.00 $200.00 $402.00 $575.00 $981.00 $2031.00 | 46 | |
Genistein, a soy-derived isoflavone, can modulate cellular signaling and might affect hair follicle biology and KRTAP21-1 expression. | ||||||
Ellagic Acid, Dihydrate | 476-66-4 | sc-202598 sc-202598A sc-202598B sc-202598C | 500 mg 5 g 25 g 100 g | $58.00 $95.00 $245.00 $727.00 | 8 | |
Ellagic acid, found in fruits and nuts, has antioxidant properties and might impact hair follicle health and KRTAP21-1 expression. | ||||||
Quercetin | 117-39-5 | sc-206089 sc-206089A sc-206089E sc-206089C sc-206089D sc-206089B | 100 mg 500 mg 100 g 250 g 1 kg 25 g | $11.00 $17.00 $110.00 $250.00 $936.00 $50.00 | 33 | |
Quercetin, a flavonoid with antioxidant effects, may influence keratinocyte activity and potentially KRTAP21-1 gene expression. | ||||||
Indole-3-carbinol | 700-06-1 | sc-202662 sc-202662A sc-202662B sc-202662C sc-202662D | 1 g 5 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg | $39.00 $61.00 $146.00 $312.00 $1032.00 | 5 | |
Indole-3-carbinol is derived from cruciferous vegetables and can modulate hormone metabolism, potentially affecting hair biology. | ||||||
Silymarin group, mixture of isomers | 65666-07-1 | sc-301806 | 50 g | $325.00 | ||
Silymarin, from milk thistle, is an antioxidant that might protect hair follicle cells, potentially influencing KRTAP21-1. | ||||||
Curcumin | 458-37-7 | sc-200509 sc-200509A sc-200509B sc-200509C sc-200509D sc-200509F sc-200509E | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 2.5 kg | $37.00 $69.00 $109.00 $218.00 $239.00 $879.00 $1968.00 | 47 | |
Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may affect multiple cellular pathways and potentially influence KRTAP21-1 expression. | ||||||
Lycopene | 502-65-8 | sc-205738 sc-205738A sc-205738B | 1 mg 5 mg 1 g | $146.00 $582.00 $6248.00 | 4 | |
Lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, might protect skin and hair cells, which could affect KRTAP21-1 gene expression. | ||||||
D,L-Sulforaphane | 4478-93-7 | sc-207495A sc-207495B sc-207495C sc-207495 sc-207495E sc-207495D | 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 1 g 10 g 250 mg | $153.00 $292.00 $489.00 $1325.00 $8465.00 $933.00 | 22 | |
Sulforaphane, from cruciferous vegetables, may influence genetic expression related to cellular defense, potentially impacting KRTAP21-1. | ||||||
Kaempferol | 520-18-3 | sc-202679 sc-202679A sc-202679B | 25 mg 100 mg 1 g | $99.00 $216.00 $510.00 | 11 | |
Kaempferol is a flavonol with antioxidant effects that could potentially influence the expression of keratin-associated proteins in hair follicles. | ||||||