Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ PLK4 or polo-like kinase 4 is a member of the polo family of serine/threonine protein kinases which localizes to centrioles, complex microtubule-based structures found in centrosomes, and regulates centriole duplication during the cell cycle. The overexpression of PLK4 triggered the simultaneous formation of multiple procentrioles around each preexisting centriole which resulting in centriole amplification and thus, Plk4-induced centriole biogenesis in human cells.The reduced Plk4 gene dosage increases the probability of mitotic errors and cancer development._x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Supplied in 50 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 150 mM NaCl, 10 mM glutathione, 0.1 mM EDTA, 0.25 mM DTT, 0.1 mM PMSF, 25% glycerol._x000D_ Preparation Note_x000D_ After opening, aliquot into smaller quantities and store at -70 °C. Avoid repeating handling and multiple freeze/thaw cycles._x000D_ Legal Information_x000D_ PRECISIO is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC