Targeting protein for Xklp2 (TPX2)

Spindle assembly factor necessary for normal assembly of mitotic spindles. Required for regular assembly of microtubules during apoptosis.

Required for chromatin and/or kinetochore dependent microtubule nucleation. Mediates AURKA localization to spindle microtubules (PubMed:18663142, PubMed:19208764).