Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cellular response to lipid; columnar/cuboidal epithelial cell differentiation; and negative regulation of macromolecule biosynthetic process. Part of RISC complex. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; eye; foregut-midgut junction; genitourinary system; and hemolymphoid system gland. Orthologous to human MIR7-1 (microRNA 7-1) and MIR7-2 (microRNA 7-2).