| AHI | Apnea-hypopnea index |
| CKD | Chronic kidney disease |
| CPAP | Continuous positive airway pressure |
| ERK | Extracellular signal-regulated kinase |
| OSAS | Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome |
| (P)RR | (Pro)renin receptor |
| RAS | Renin-angiotensin system |
| s(P)RR | Soluble (pro)renin receptor |
| T2DM | Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| v-ATPase | Vacuolar H+-ATPase |