Aurora kinase C is a chromosomal passenger protein that interacts with aurora kinase B in the regulation of MITOSIS. It is found primarily in GERM CELLS in the TESTIS, and may mediate CHROMOSOME SEGREGATION during SPERMATOGENESIS.

Synonyms: Aurora-Ipl1-Related Protein Kinase, Aurora Kinase C, Serine-Threonine-Protein Kinase 13, Aurora C Kinases, Aurora-Ipl1-Related Kinase 3, EC 2.7.11.1, AIK3 Protein Kinase, Aurora Kinases C, Serine Threonine Protein Kinase 13, Aurora Ipl1 Related Kinase 3