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ReviewBiomolecules & biomedicine2025

Inhibitors of the Wnt pathway in osteoporosis: A review of mechanisms of action and potential as therapeutic targets.

Jiayi Song, Weirong Chang, Yujie Wang, Peng Gao, Jie Zhang, Zhipan Xiao, Fangyu An, Chunlu Yan

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Jiayi SongSchool of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China.
Weirong ChangSchool of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China.
Yujie WangSchool of Tradional Chinese and Werstern Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China.
Peng GaoSchool of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China.
Jie ZhangSchool of Basic Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China.
Zhipan XiaoSchool of Tradional Chinese and Werstern Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China.
Fangyu AnTeaching Experiment Training Center, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China.
Chunlu YanSchool of Tradional Chinese and Werstern Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The Wnt signaling pathway is one of the most important and critical signaling pathways for maintaining cellular functions, such as cell proliferation and differentiation. Increasing evidence substantiates that the Wnt signaling pathway also plays a significant role in the regulation of bone formation in osteoporosis. Accordingly, inhibitors of this pathway, such as sclerostin, Dickkopf-1 (DKK1), WNT inhibitory factor 1 (WIF1), and secreted frizzled-related proteins (SFRPs), have a negative regulatory role in bone formation and may serve as effective therapeutic targets for osteoporosis. This review examines the mechanisms of action of Wnt signaling pathway inhibitors in osteoporosis, the relationship between the Wnt pathway and its inhibitors, and new molecular targets for osteoporosis treatment. Overall, the regulatory mechanisms of Wnt pathway inhibitors are summarized to provide scientific and theoretical guidance for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.

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OsteoporosisWnt Signaling PathwayAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAnimalsHumansIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMolecular Targeted TherapyOsteogenesisAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingDKK1 protein, humanIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsSOST protein, human

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