In addition, ALKBH5 was identified as a direct target of miR-193a-3p, and it was clarified that the miR-193a-3p-ALKBH5-RAC-serine/threonine-protein kinase 2 (AKT2) signals leads to the mediation of tumor growth and cell apoptosis of U87 and U251 cells. The gene discussed is ALKBH5; the disease is neoplasm.