A crucial protein that regulates the spindle checkpoint, BUB1 catalyze phosphorylation on serine/threonine residues of target protein, then transduce the downstream cascade. During the cell cycle, BUB1 participates in the control of SAC to maintain proper chromosomal alignment and ensure correct sister chromatid separation. Chromosome instability and aneuploidy in somatic cells can result from the aberrant expression of BUB1, which can also cause functional abnormalities in SAC. Additionally, BUB1 participates in the incidence and progression of malignant tumors through influencing tumor cell proliferation, invasion, migration, and tumor stem cell activities, according to research conducted in recent years. Here, we focus on the structure and biological function of BUB1. Also, this review describes the role of BUB1 in tumorigenesis which associating with the basic molecular structure and its canonical biological function which display the relationship with SAC. Further, we discuss the potential clinical application of BUB1 for providing a new basis for targeted therapy of tumors.
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