miR-29a

MicroRNA regulating fibrosis and apoptosis.

Key Functions:

• Inhibits extracellular matrix production.
• Modulates cell survival and cancer.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Immune System (inflammation regulation)
• COL1A1 (target gene)
• miR-29b (related microRNA)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: MIR29A

Approved name: microRNA 29a

Locus: 7q32.3

Locus type: RNA, micro

HGNC: HGNC:31616

From the HGNC naming authority.