Targeting Aurora B kinase with Tanshinone IIA suppresses tumor growth and overcomes radioresistance

Abstract Aurora B kinase is aberrantly overexpressed in various tumors and shown to be a promising target for anti-cancer therapy. In human oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), the high protein level of Aurora B is required for maintaining of malignant phenotypes, including in vitro cell growth, col...

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Main Authors: Ming Li, Haidan Liu, Qin Zhao, Shuangze Han, Li Zhou, Wenbin Liu, Wei Li, Feng Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-02-01
Series:Cell Death and Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41419-021-03434-z