The results of flow cytometry supported the findings of the qPCR experiment, which indicated that Cx26, Cx31.1 and Cx43 mRNA levels as well as protein levels were upregulated in the chemically burned corneas and infected corneas, whereas for SJS-affected corneas, only Cx31.1 and Cx43 were upregulated; Cx26 did not show significant differences in protein levels from normal values. The gene discussed is GJA1; the disease is Schwartz-Jampel syndrome.