miR-27a

MicroRNA regulating lipid metabolism and oncogenesis.

Key Functions:

• Modulates cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism.
• Promotes tumor growth.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Metabolic System (lipid regulation)
• PPARγ (target gene)
• Nucleus (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: MIR27A

Approved name: microRNA 27a

Locus: 19p13.12

Locus type: RNA, micro

HGNC: HGNC:31613

From the HGNC naming authority.