| RHM | rat heart mitochondria |
| VDAC | voltage dependent anion cannel |
| CNPase | 2′,3′-cyclic nucleotide-3′-phosphodiesterase |
| ROS | reactive oxygen species |
| mPTP | mitochondrial permeability transition pore |
| ISO | isoprenaline hydrochloride |
| MEL | melatonin |
| RCI | respiratory control index |
| ETC | electronic transport chain |