| CKD | chronic kidney disease |
| EMT | epithelial-mesenchymal transition |
| FFA | free fatty acids |
| FGF23 | fibroblast growth factor 23 |
| GLUT | glucose transporter |
| PPAR | Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors |
| PPRE | PPAR response element |
| RAAS | Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System |
| RXR | retinoid X receptors |
| SGLT | sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter |
| TGFβ | transforming growth factor beta |
| TZD | thiazolidinedione |