KRTAP6-2 Activators
KRTAP6-2 activators comprise chemicals that can influence the structural and functional integrity of hair through indirect mechanisms, impacting pathways and cellular processes that govern hair strength, quality, and growth. These compounds include nutrients that are vital for the biosynthesis and organization of keratin fibers, which are critical for hair shaft formation and resilience. Retinoic acid and biotin play pivotal roles in modulating skin and hair follicle health, thus fostering an environment conducive to KRTAP6-2 activity. Minoxidil and zinc pyrithione address scalp blood flow and health, respectively, ensuring optimal conditions for hair follicle activity, which may indirectly affect the expression of KRTAP6-2.
Furthermore, amino acids such as L-cysteine and L-lysine are directly related to keratin synthesis and may enhance the stability and incorporation of KRTAP6-2 into the hair matrix. Panthenol and niacinamide contribute to the hydration and metabolic function of hair follicles, which could influence KRTAP6-2.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $66.00 $325.00 $587.00 $1018.00 | 28 | |
A metabolite of Vitamin A, retinoic acid regulates gene expression involved in skin development and can increase keratin production, which may indirectly enhance KRTAP6-2 expression as part of the hair follicle's response. | ||||||
D-(+)-Biotin | 58-85-5 | sc-204706 sc-204706A sc-204706B | 1 g 5 g 25 g | $41.00 $107.00 $333.00 | 1 | |
Biotin impacts cellular proliferation in hair follicles and may support keratin infrastructure, potentially enhancing the environment for KRTAP6-2 expression. | ||||||
Minoxidil (U-10858) | 38304-91-5 | sc-200984 sc-200984A | 100 mg 1 g | $69.00 $351.00 | ||
A vasodilator that opens potassium channels, minoxidil can enhance blood flow to hair follicles, potentially increasing the delivery of nutrients and oxygen, thereby supporting the cellular environment where KRTAP6-2 is active. | ||||||
Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $48.00 | ||
Used to improve scalp conditions, zinc pyrithione can help normalize hair follicle function, which might create conditions favorable for KRTAP6-2 expression by improving the health of keratinocytes. | ||||||
L-Cysteine | 52-90-4 | sc-286072 sc-286072A sc-286072B sc-286072C sc-286072D | 25 g 100 g 500 g 5 kg 10 kg | $51.00 $112.00 $449.00 $1151.00 $2178.00 | 1 | |
As a building block for hair keratin, L-cysteine can contribute to the structural integrity of hair, indirectly supporting the role of KRTAP6-2 in hair fiber formation. | ||||||
L-Lysine | 56-87-1 | sc-207804 sc-207804A sc-207804B | 25 g 100 g 1 kg | $95.00 $263.00 $529.00 | ||
An essential amino acid for keratin synthesis, L-lysine supplementation may support hair strength and indirectly enhance KRTAP6-2 incorporation into the hair shaft structure. | ||||||
Nicotinamide | 98-92-0 | sc-208096 sc-208096A sc-208096B sc-208096C | 100 g 250 g 1 kg 5 kg | $44.00 $66.00 $204.00 $831.00 | 6 | |
Also known as Vitamin B3, niacinamide supports energy metabolism in skin cells, which may indirectly enhance keratin and associated protein production, including KRTAP6-2. | ||||||