miR-33a

MicroRNA regulating lipid metabolism.

Key Functions:

• Controls cholesterol homeostasis.
• Modulates fatty acid metabolism.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Metabolic System (lipid regulation)
• ABCA1 (target gene)
• Nucleus (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: MIR33A

Approved name: microRNA 33a

Locus: 22q13.2

Locus type: RNA, micro

HGNC: HGNC:31634

From the HGNC naming authority.