Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables mRNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including miRNA-mediated post-transcriptional gene silencing; nervous system development; and positive regulation of exit from mitosis. Part of RISC complex. Is expressed in several structures, including liver; lung; nervous system; pancreas; and spleen. Orthologous to human MIR124-1 (microRNA 124-1).