miR-122

MicroRNA regulating liver function and lipid metabolism.

Key Functions:

• Controls cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism.
• Modulates liver cell differentiation.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Metabolic System (lipid regulation)
• CAT (target gene)
• Liver (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: MIR122

Approved name: microRNA 122

Locus: 18q21.31

Locus type: RNA, micro

HGNC: HGNC:31501

From the HGNC naming authority.