Aurora Kinase B

**Definition:** An aurora kinase that is a component of the chromosomal passenger protein complex and is involved in the regulation of MITOSIS. It mediates proper CHROMOSOME SEGREGATION and contractile ring function during CYTOKINESIS.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.696.620.682.700.103.750 - D12.776.167.049.750 - D12.776.476.563.103.750

**Synonyms:** - Aurora B Kinase - Aurora Kinases B - Aurora B Kinases - Aurora-Related Kinase 2 - Serine-Threonine Protein Kinase 12