| AQP | Aquaporin |
| cRNA | Capped RNA |
| Pf | Water permeability coefficient |
| icAQP | Ion-conducting aquaporin |
| PCR | Polymerase chain reaction |
| PIP | Plasma membrane intrinsic protein |
| qPCR | Quantitative PCR |
| TEVC | Two-electrode voltage clamp |
| NSCC | Non-selective cation channel |