Gene:
cyclin B3
Gene ID:
193910
Symbol:
CCNB3
Species:
1000
Description:
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the highly conserved cyclin family, whose members are characterized by a dramatic periodicity in protein abundance through the cell cycle. Cyclins function as regulators of CDK kinases. Different cyclins exhibit distinct expression and degradation patterns which contribute to the temporal coordination of each mitotic event. Studies of similar genes in chick and Drosophila suggest that this cyclin may associate with CDC2 and CDK2 kinases, and be required for proper spindle reorganization and restoration of the interphase nucleus. Three transcript variants of this gene have been reported.