ABSTRACT
Abnormality of glycogen synthase kinase-3 (3 ( GSK- 3(i) triggers a deleterious consequence of disorder of bone me¬tabolism , contributing to osteoporosis.Osteoporosis is character¬ized by bone loss and destruction of bone microstmcture, which often leads to the increase of incidence rate of fracture.Natural products derived from plants can be used as potential dmgs to prevent and treat osteoporosis.In this review, we elaborates on the intimate connection between GSK-3p and bone metabolism.and summarizes natural products of flavonoids, isoflavoncs, pol¬ysaccharides and saponins, phenols, alkaloids and amine deriv¬atives regulating GSK-3(3 pathway in the prevention and treat¬ment of osteoporosis, which may provide scientific evidence for further development of drugs that may effectively prevent and treat osteoporosis.
