MIR221 Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** This gene is involved in the regulation of gene expression and acts as an oncogene in hepatocellular, ovarian, breast, lung, thyroid and prostate carcinomas as well as melanoma and glioblastoma multiforme.

**Synonyms:** - MIR221 - MIR221 - MicroRNA 221 Gene