MicroRNA 4495 (MIR4495)

MicroRNA 4495 (MIR4495) is a short, non-coding RNA molecule classified as a microRNA, typically 20–24 nucleotides in length, involved in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in multicellular organisms[1]. Like other microRNAs, MIR4495 functions by incorporating into the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) and binding to target mRNAs, most commonly leading to suppression of translation or mRNA destabilization. MIR4495 is not a protein-coding gene nor a conventional therapeutic target such as a receptor or an enzyme, but may regulate protein-coding genes indirectly. While many microRNAs have established disease roles or biomarker potential, there is currently no documented, specific biological role or disease association for MIR4495 in the available literature[1][3]. Its classification as a miRNA suggests it participates in diverse cellular and regulatory processes common to this RNA class.

Other names

hsa-mir-4495MIR4495

N/A for direct pharmacological targeting (miRNAs are regulated rather than directly targeted by classic drugs; antisense oligonucleotides and similar modalities may regulate miRNA function in principle, but no drugs specifically for MIR4495 are documented)