BACKGROUND Chromosomal segregation during mitosis as well as meiosis is regulated by kinases and phosphatases. The Aurora kinases associate with microtubules during chromosome movement and segregation. Aurora kinase B (AurkB) localizes to microtubules near kinetochores, specifically to the specialized microtubules called K-fibers. AurkB functions in the attachment of the mitotic spindle to the centromere.1 In cancerous cells, over expression of these enzymes cause unequal distribution of genetic information creating aneuploidy cells, a hallmark of cancer. Thus, AurkB is emerging as a novel drug target for cancer treatment.2, 3
 
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1. Shannon, K. B. & Salmon, E.D.: Curr Biol. 12:R458, 2002. 
 2. Mahadevan, D. et al.: Curr Med Chem Anticancer Agents 3:25, 2003. 
 3. Vischioni, B. et al.: Mol. Cancer Ther. 5:2905, 2006.
  
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| Cat.No.: | CB12146 | 
| Antigen: | Recombinant human Aurora Kinase B protein | 
| Applications & Suggested starting dilutions:* | WB                1:1000 IP                  n/d IHC                n/d ICC                n/d FACS             n/d | 
| Molecular Weight of protein(KDa): | 41 kDa | 
| Species & predicted species cross-reactivity ( ): | Human, Mouse, Rat | 
| Specificity/Sensitivity: | Does not cross-react with other Aurora Kinase family proteins | 
| Storage: | Store at -20°C, 4°C for frequent use. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. | 
*Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.