| 2-MPG | 2-mercaptopropionyl glycine |
| AMPK | AMP-activated protein kinase |
| KATP-channel | ATP-sensitive K+ channel |
| ANP | atrial natriuretic peptide |
| BKCa-channel | big conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channel |
| BBB | blood–brain barrier |
| ERK1/2 | extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 |
| Jak-2 | Janus kinase 2 |
| mitoKATP channel | mitochondrial KATP channel |
| MPT pore | mitochondrial permeability transition pore |
| MEK1/2 | mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1/2 |
| NOS | NO synthase |
| OR | opioid receptor |
| PCI | percutaneous coronary intervention |
| PI3K | phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase |
| PKA | protein kinase A |
| PKC | protein kinase C |
| sarcKATP channel | sarcolemmal KATP channel |
| GC | soluble guanylyl cyclase |
| STEMI | ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction |
| δ2-OR | δ2-opioid receptor |