Within the same study group, we noted increased gal3 expression [gal3 (CTF): Non-SCD, 12,260 ± 769.2; SCD, 22,806.6 ± 2448.2; p = 0.0247, n = 4–6] (Figure 2B,D) and periostin expression [periostin (CTF): Non-SCD, 7706.2 ± 479.9; SCD, 9769.6 ± 431.9; p = 0.0345, n = 4–6] in myocardial autopsy specimen obtained from SCD subjects compared to controls (Non-SCD) group. The gene discussed is POSTN; the disease is Schnyder corneal dystrophy.