BC-1258 (N,N′-Bis-(4-thiazol-2-yl-benzyl)-ethane-1,2-diamine) is a potent activator of unique E3 ligase F-box/LRR-repeat protein 2 (FBXL2) that increases levels of FBXLs protein, thus promoting Aurora B degradation. BC-1258 induces mitotic arrest and apoptosis of tumorigenic cells. Also BC-1258 inhibits tumor formation in athymic nude mice.