Term: Aurora kinase inhibitor AT9283

Pronunciation: (uh-ROR-uh KY-nays in-HIH-bih-ter...)

Description:

A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It blocks enzymes (Aurora kinases) involved in cell division and may kill cancer cells. Aurora kinase inhibitor AT9283 is a type of serine/threonine protein kinase inhibitor. Also called AT9283.