Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 5.3.0)
Acts upstream of or within with a positive effect on hematopoietic stem cell proliferation. Acts upstream of or within with a negative effect on gene expression. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including blood vessel development; negative regulation of signal transduction; and regulation of macromolecule biosynthetic process. Located in synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; liver; and retina. Orthologous to human MIR143 (microRNA 143).