Enables histone H3S10 kinase activity and ubiquitin protein ligase binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including microtubule cytoskeleton organization; positive regulation of oocyte maturation; and positive regulation of proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process. Located in axon hillock; microtubule cytoskeleton; and nucleus. Is active in glutamatergic synapse and postsynaptic density. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; bone; brain; eye; and genitourinary system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in colorectal cancer; ovarian cancer; and uterine cancer. Orthologous to human AURKA (aurora kinase A).
