Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables mRNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including camera-type eye development; regulation of gene expression; and regulation of nervous system development. Located in P-body. Part of RISC complex. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; heart; liver; lung; and musculoskeletal system. Orthologous to human MIR23A (microRNA 23a).