Activation signal for Aurora-A oncogene: Discovery may lead to more potent drug combinations
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 11:21
in Health & Medicine
Aurora-A kinase (AurA) is an enzyme that is hyperactive in many cancers and drives tumor cell proliferation. Several AurA inhibitors are currently being tested in clinical trials to see if they slow tumor growth. Now, researchers have identified an activation signal for AurA.