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. This evidence concerns the gene HAMP and Schnyder corneal dystrophy.