| Literature DB >> 19684075 |
David S Boss1, Jos H Beijnen, Jan H M Schellens.
Abstract
The aurora kinase family of serine/threonine kinases comprises three members, designated auroras A, B, and C. Auroras A and B are essential components of the mitotic pathway, ensuring proper chromosome assembly, formation of the mitotic spindle, and cytokinesis. The role of aurora C is less clear. Overexpression of aurora A and B has been observed in several tumor types, and has been linked with a poor prognosis of cancer patients. Several small molecules targeting aurora kinases A and B or both have been evaluated preclinically and in early phase I trials. In this review we aim to summarize the most recent advances in the development of aurora kinase inhibitors, with a focus on the clinical data.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19684075 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2009-0019
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oncologist ISSN: 1083-7159