Date published: 2026-1-9

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KRTAP5-2 Activators

KRTAP5-2 utilize various biological pathways to enhance the function and expression of this hair-specific protein. Oleanolic Acid activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, which can lead to the increased expression of KRTAP5-2 as part of the downstream effects of activated PPAR target genes. Similarly, Tretinoin and Retinoic Acid, both derivatives of Vitamin A, play a role in keratinocyte differentiation, which is crucial for the activation of hair keratin proteins. By promoting terminal differentiation in keratinocytes, these compounds foster an environment where KRTAP5-2 is highly expressed, thus enhancing its activity. Spermidine can initiate autophagy, a cellular process that might enhance the functionality of structural proteins like KRTAP5-2 within hair follicles by improving cellular turnover and maintenance.

Minoxidil, known for its role in hair follicle stimulation, opens potassium channels, which can increase the activity of KRTAP5-2 by enhancing the function of hair follicle cells. Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu) contributes to tissue remodeling and may enhance the activity of proteins involved in hair follicle development, including KRTAP5-2. The proliferation of dermal papilla cells is encouraged by Adenosine, which in turn elevates the activity of hair keratins such as KRTAP5-2. Caffeine extends the growth phase of hair follicle cells and by doing so, bolsters the activity of hair structural proteins, including KRTAP5-2. Pyrrolidinyl Diaminopyrimidine Oxide is associated with the enhancement of hair growth, which involves the activation of structural proteins like KRTAP5-2. Biotin, by improving the health and function of skin and hair cells, supports the expression of hair-specific keratin proteins such as KRTAP5-2. Lastly, Zinc, which is essential for protein synthesis and cell division, supports the activity of hair follicle proteins, such as KRTAP5-2, by facilitating keratinocyte proliferation where these structural proteins are utilized.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Oleanolic Acid

508-02-1sc-205775
sc-205775A
100 mg
500 mg
$86.00
$302.00
8
(2)

Oleanolic Acid binds to and activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs), which can lead to the activation of transcription factors that increase the expression of KRTAP5-2 as a downstream effect of PPAR target gene activation.

Retinoic Acid, all trans

302-79-4sc-200898
sc-200898A
sc-200898B
sc-200898C
500 mg
5 g
10 g
100 g
$66.00
$325.00
$587.00
$1018.00
28
(1)

Tretinoin, a derivative of Vitamin A, regulates keratinocyte differentiation and can promote the activation and function of hair keratin proteins including KRTAP5-2 by inducing terminal differentiation where these proteins are highly expressed.

Spermidine

124-20-9sc-215900
sc-215900B
sc-215900A
1 g
25 g
5 g
$57.00
$607.00
$176.00
(2)

Spermidine has been shown to activate autophagy, a process that could enhance the turnover and function of structural proteins, including KRTAP5-2, in hair follicles, thereby potentially enhancing their structural role in hair shaft formation.

Minoxidil (U-10858)

38304-91-5sc-200984
sc-200984A
100 mg
1 g
$69.00
$351.00
(0)

Minoxidil is known to open potassium channels and may enhance the function of hair follicle cells. This can lead to increased activity and presence of structural proteins like KRTAP5-2 in hair, contributing to hair growth and strength.

Adenosine

58-61-7sc-291838
sc-291838A
sc-291838B
sc-291838C
sc-291838D
sc-291838E
sc-291838F
1 g
5 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
5 kg
10 kg
$34.00
$48.00
$300.00
$572.00
$1040.00
$2601.00
$4682.00
1
(0)

Adenosine is known to increase the proliferation of dermal papilla cells and may enhance the activity of hair keratins like KRTAP5-2 by promoting an environment where hair growth is actively occurring.

Caffeine

58-08-2sc-202514
sc-202514A
sc-202514B
sc-202514C
sc-202514D
50 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
5 kg
$33.00
$67.00
$97.00
$192.00
$775.00
13
(1)

Caffeine can stimulate hair follicle cells by extending their growth phase and may enhance the activity of hair structural proteins such as KRTAP5-2 by promoting keratinocyte activity.

D-(+)-Biotin

58-85-5sc-204706
sc-204706A
sc-204706B
1 g
5 g
25 g
$41.00
$107.00
$333.00
1
(4)

Biotin is essential for the health of skin and hair cells and may promote the activity of hair-specific keratin proteins such as KRTAP5-2 by improving the overall health and function of cells where these proteins are expressed.

Zinc

7440-66-6sc-213177
100 g
$48.00
(0)

Zinc plays a vital role in protein synthesis and cell division. Adequate levels of zinc could enhance the activity of hair follicle proteins such as KRTAP5-2 by supporting keratinocyte proliferation where these proteins are utilized.