| GLUT1 | Glucose transporter 1 |
| GLUT2 | Glucose transporter 2 |
| SUR1 | Sulfonylurea receptor |
| KATP | ATP-sensitive K+ channels |
| VDCCs | Voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels |
| MG | Methylglyoxal |
| Fura-2AM | Fura-2 acetoxymethyl ester |
| KRB | Krebs-Ringer bicarbonate buffer |
| RIA | Radioimmunoassay |
| Vh | holding potential |
| GK | Glucokinase |
| Cav1.2 | l-type Ca2+ channel |
| Ins | Insulin |
| I/V | Current–voltage relationship |
| ER | Endoplasmic reticulum |
| Rutin | Quercetin-3-rutinoside |