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Features include always present findings: Global developmental delay; and very common findings: Molar tooth sign on MRI. 34 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Brain and nerves | 3 | Absent speech, Global developmental delay, Autistic behavior |
TOGARAM1 function has not been fully characterized.
Joubert syndrome 37 is associated with mutations in the TOGARAM1 gene on chromosome 14.
Genetic testing for TOGARAM1 is available. Testing is considered confirmatory for diagnosis.
Phenotype severity distribution: 1 always present feature, 1 very common feature, 9 common features.
No clinical trials have been registered for Joubert syndrome 37.
9 publications have been identified in PubMed for Joubert syndrome 37. Research spans Basic Science / Preclinical (56%) and Case Report / Case Series (44%).
Saunders HAJ (2025). [PMID: 39856351](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39856351/). *Nature structural & molecular biology*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Kumasaka I (2025). [PMID: 41130729](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41130729/). *BMJ case reports*. [Case Report / Case Series]
He K (2025). [PMID: 39636239](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39636239/). *The Journal of cell biology*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Betz C (2025). [PMID: 40170356](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40170356/). *HGG advances*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Deretic J (2025). [PMID: 40729374](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40729374/). *PLoS biology*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Jurgens JA (2024). [PMID: 38585811](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38585811/). *medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Oct 3, 2026, 8:11 PM UTC
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Common questions about Joubert syndrome 37
2 |
Excessive inward curve of the lower back (lumbar hyperlordosis), Joint hypermobility |
Eyes | 2 | Oculomotor apraxia, Ptosis |
Growth and development | 1 | Short stature |
Digestive system | 1 | Enlarged liver (hepatomegaly) |
Muscles | 1 | Generalized hypotonia |
Head and neck | 1 | High palate |
Noble AR (2024). [PMID: 39400299](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39400299/). *Biology open*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Lo CH (2024). [PMID: 38949024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38949024/). *The Journal of clinical investigation*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Fang X (2024). [PMID: 39076169](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39076169/). *Frontiers in genetics*. [Case Report / Case Series]