| ACE | Angiotensin-converting enzyme |
| ACS | Acute coronary syndrome |
| Ang I | Angiotensin I |
| Ang II | Angiotensin II |
| BK | Bradykinin |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BPPs | Bradykinin-potentiating peptides |
| CTLs | C-type lectins |
| CVDs | Cardiovascular diseases |
| CVS | Cardiovascular system |
| HF | Heart failure |
| IHD | Ischemic heart disease |
| IR | Ischemia–reperfusion |
| MI | Myocardial infarction |
| mPTP | Mitochondria permeability transition pore |
| NO | Nitric oxide |
| NPs | Natriuretic peptides |
| NPRs | Natriuretic peptide receptors |
| PLA2s | Phospholipases A2 |
| SRTXs | Sarafotoxins |
| 3FTx | Three-finger toxins |
| VEGF | Vascular endothelial growth factor |
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