Polo-like kinase-1 (PLK1) is an essential mitotic kinase regulating multiple aspects of the cell division process. Activation of PLK1 is shown to occur before mitosis and to depend on phosphorylation by aurora-A kinase, facilitated by a cofactor Bora. The initial activation of PLK1 seems to be a primary function of aurora-A.
- Libor Macůrek
- Arne Lindqvist
- René H. Medema
