Description : Joubert syndrome is characterized by a specific hindbrain formation, hypotonia, cerebellar
ataxia, dysregulated breathing patterns, and developmental delay. Ciliary dysfunction
is a key factor in the pathogenesis (Coene et al., 2009). For a phenotypic description
and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of Joubert syndrome, see 213300.;
Inheritance : X-linked recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the OFD1 protein gene (OFD1, 300170.0008);