Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Acts upstream of or within with a positive effect on bone growth. Acts upstream of or within with a negative effect on bone resorption and osteoclast development. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cellular response to leukemia inhibitory factor; miRNA-mediated post-transcriptional gene silencing; and sensory perception of sound. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; branchial arch; sensory organ; skin; and somite. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in hepatocellular carcinoma. Orthologous to human MIR34A (microRNA 34a).