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Aurora Kinase A

MESHD064096

An aurora kinase that localizes to the CENTROSOME during MITOSIS and is involved in centrosome regulation and formation of the MITOTIC SPINDLE. Aurora A overexpression in many malignant tumor types suggests that it may be directly involved in NEOPLASTIC CELL TRANSFORMATION.

Synonyms

  • Aurora A Kinases
  • AURKA
  • Aurora A Kinase
  • Aurora-A Kinase
  • AURORA2 Protein
  • AuroraA Kinase
  • Breast-Tumor-Amplified Kinase
  • Breast Tumor Amplified Kinase
  • BTAK Protein
  • STK15 Kinase
  • Aurora Kinases A
  • Serine-Threonine Protein Kinase 15
  • Serine Threonine Protein Kinase 15

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:24:21.720Z