mir1908: MIR1908 is a micro-RNA encoded by the MIR1908 gene located on chromosome 11 and is implicated in various biological processes and diseases [PMC9469614]. It has been identified as a potential biomarker for prostate cancer, with lower expression in tumor tissues compared to normal tissues, suggesting a role as a proliferation suppressor [PMC5696163]. MIR1908 has been associated with the activation of the AKT pathway in neuronal models, although this relationship was not observed in HuH-7 liver cancer cells [PMC8660805]. Additionally, MIR1908 expression appears to be regulated independently of the FADS1/2 loci despite their genomic proximity [PMC8660805]. The gene has also been linked to bipolar disorder (BD), with significant associations found after correction for multiple testing [PMC9547016]. Functional analyses have suggested that certain genetic variants within MIR1908 may alter its secondary structure and potentially its function [PMC9547016]. Despite these associations, further research is needed to fully understand the biological mechanisms and clinical significance of MIR1908.