Expression of mRNAs of other iron regulatory proteins heme oxygenase-1 (Hmox1), ferritin-L (Ftl) and ferritin-H (Fth), hepcidin (Hamp1) and ferroportin isoform 1a (Fpn1a) were significantly higher in SCD liver. The gene discussed is FTL; the disease is Schnyder corneal dystrophy.