NCIt definition : G2/mitotic-specific cyclin-B1 (433 aa, 48 kDa) is encoded by the human CCNB1 gene.
This protein plays a role in mediating the progression of the cell cycle from G2 to
mitosis.;
NCIt note : Complexed with p34(cdc2), cyclin B1 forms mitosis-promoting factor (MPF), a serine/threonine
kinase holoenzyme complex. Cyclin B1 imparts substrate specificity to MPF. Phosphorylation
of cyclin B1 regulates nuclear translocation of MPF during prophase, essential for
the induction and coordination of M-phase events. During cell cycle progression, a
change in PLK1 kinase activity appears to phosphorylate cyclin B1 and stimulate nuclear
entry of cyclin B1. (SWISS-PROT, OMIM);