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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Kinesin Spindle Protein (KIF11) in Mitosis and Cancer.

João P N Silva, Patrícia M A Silva, Hassan Bousbaa

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. FTO-modulated mJournal of translational medicine · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

João P N SilvaUNIPRO-Oral Pathology and Rehabilitation Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences (IUCS), Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário (CESPU), 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-4455-4286
Patrícia M A SilvaUNIPRO-Oral Pathology and Rehabilitation Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences (IUCS), Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário (CESPU), 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-0694-7321
Hassan BousbaaUNIPRO-Oral Pathology and Rehabilitation Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences (IUCS), Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário (CESPU), 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-4006-5779

Funding

CESPU-Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário Crl BD/CBAS/CESPU/01/2021CESPU-Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário Crl BeatCancer-GI2-CESPU-2023CESPU-Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário Crl Flav4Tumor-GI2-CESPU-2022CESPU-Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário Crl SGA4Cancer-GI2-CESPU-2022CESPU-Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário Crl upPTXovcar-GI2-CESPU-2022
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Kinesin spindle protein (KSP), also known as KIF11, is a member of the kinesin superfamily of motor proteins that plays a pivotal role in mitosis by regulating spindle assembly, chromosome alignment, and segregation. Its motor activity, which is essential for the proper organization of microtubules during mitosis, is crucial for maintaining genomic stability. KSP overexpression has been observed in several cancer types, where it promotes uncontrolled cell proliferation, making it a promising target for cancer therapy. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the molecular mechanisms underlying KSP function, including its structural features, ATPase activity, and interactions with other mitotic proteins. Additionally, we review the regulation of KSP through post-translational modifications, such as phosphorylation, as well as the therapeutic strategies currently being explored to inhibit its activity in cancer treatment.

Indexed as

KinesinsMitosisNeoplasmsAnimalsHumansPhosphorylationProtein Processing, Post-TranslationalSpindle ApparatusKIF11 protein, humanKinesinscancercancer therapyKIF11KSPmitosismolecular motor

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PMID41009541
PMCPMC12469638

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