An aurora kinase that localizes to the CENTROSOME during MITOSIS and is involved in centrosome regulation and formation of the MITOTIC SPINDLE. Aurora A overexpression in many malignant tumor types suggests that it may be directly involved in NEOPLASTIC CELL TRANSFORMATION.

Synonyms: BTAK Protein Aurora Kinases A Serine Threonine Protein Kinase 15 EC 2.7.11.1 Aurora A Kinases AuroraA Kinase Breast-Tumor-Amplified Kinase STK15 Kinase Serine-Threonine Protein Kinase 15 AURORA2 Protein AURKA Aurora Kinase A Breast Tumor Amplified Kinase Aurora A Kinase Aurora-A Kinase