microRNA 3146 (MIR3146)

microRNA 3146 (MIR3146) is a human microRNA, a small non-coding RNA molecule that functions primarily in the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) to regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Like other microRNAs, its biogenesis involves transcription as a primary miRNA (pri-miRNA), processing by the Drosha-DGCR8 complex in the nucleus, export to the cytoplasm, and further cleavage by Dicer to produce the mature miRNA, which then associates with Argonaute proteins to guide sequence-specific silencing of target mRNAs[1][4]. As of the current literature and available databases, there is no evidence that MIR3146 is a validated therapeutic target or plays a unique, disease-specific role. Its biological characteristics and mechanisms are expected to follow those of the general microRNA family, contributing to gene regulatory networks in human cells[1][4].

Other names

hsa-mir-3146mir-3146MIR3146

Not applicable, as no specific drugs acting on this microRNA have been described.