MicroRNA 548i-1 (MIR548I1)

MicroRNA 548i-1 (MIR548I1) is a member of the miR-548 family, a group of short (20–24 nucleotide) non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level in multicellular organisms. miRNAs generally function by binding to partially complementary sequences in target messenger RNAs (mRNAs), leading to inhibition of translation or degradation of the target mRNA. Members of the miR-548 family are implicated in diverse biological processes, particularly in cancer biology through the regulation of cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Specific data on the function and disease relevance of MIR548I1 remain limited, but the broader miR-548 family is noted for variable expression patterns in tumors and a putative role as tumor suppressors or oncogenes depending on context[1][2].

Other names

MIR548I1hsa-mir-548i-1MIR548I-1MIRN548I1mir-548i-1