Objective To assess the expression of miR-412 in human melanoma and investigate how miR-412 modulates melanoma cell proliferation and invasive capacity by inhibiting SRY-Box Transcription Factor 6,（SOX6） expression．Methods Analysis of the TCGA（The Cancer Genome Atlas）database identified aberrant miR-412 expression in melanoma．To explore its relevance to tumorigenesis,we conducted Transwell chamber and non-adherent independent growth assays to examine the effects of miR-412 on melanoma cell proliferation and invasion．Software predictions highlighted SOX6 as a potential target gene．We performed luciferase reporter assays and Western blot experiments to elucidate the regulatory interactions between SOX6 and miR-412．Results TCGA database analysis revealed significantly elevated miR-412 expression levels in melanoma tissues compared to the normal control group．Moreover,higher miR-412 expression correlated with shorter survival times．Functional assays using Transwell chambers and non-adherent independent growth assays demonstrated that overexpressing miR-412 enhanced cell proliferation and invasive capabilities．Conversely,reducing miR-412 expression restrained these attributes in melanoma cells． Target prediction analysis indicated that miR-412 binds to the 3’-UTR region of SOX6,resulting in decreased SOX6 protein levels due to increased miR-412 expression．Intriguingly,inhibiting SOX6 expression concurrently amplified the proliferation and invasive potential of melanoma cells,which was initially dampened by miR-412 downregulation．Conclusions Elevated miR-412 expression augments melanoma cell proliferation and invasive capabilities,while its suppression diminishes these traits．Through its targeted regulation of SOX6,miR-412 exerts a significant influence on melanoma cell proliferation and invasion．These findings underscore the pivotal role of miR-412 in melanoma pathogenesis and underscore its potential as a promising therapeutic target．