A growing role for Aurora A in chromosome instability.

Abstract

Chromosome instability is a major hallmark of cancer, but its molecular causes are still poorly understood. A study now describes how genetic alterations frequently found in colorectal cancer increase microtubule assembly rates during mitosis and promote chromosome instability.

More about this publication

Nature cell biology
  • Volume 16
  • Issue nr. 8
  • Pages 739-41
  • Publication date 01-08-2014

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