| 4EBP1 | 4E binding protein 1 |
| ADPKD | Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease |
| AP-1 | Activator protein-1 |
| CRC | Colorectal cancer |
| CTT | C-terminal tail |
| ECM | Extracellular matrix |
| EGFR | Epidermal growth factor receptor |
| EMT | Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition |
| ER | Endoplasmic reticulum |
| ERK | Extracellular signal-regulated kinase |
| FAK | Focal adhesion kinase |
| IP3 | Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate |
| miRNAs | MicroRNAs |
| MSI | Microsatellite instability |
| mTOR | Mammalian target of rapamycin |
| NF-κB | Nuclear factor-kappaB |
| p | Phospho |
| PC1 | Polycystin-1 |
| PC2 | Polycystin-2 |
| PKD1 | Polycystic kidney disease 1 |
| PKD2 | Polycystic kidney disease 2 |
| p70S6K | p70S6 kinase |
| RTKs | Receptor tyrosine kinases |
| TAZ | Transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif |
| TOP | Tetragonal opening for polycystins |
| TRP | Transient receptor potential |
| VEGFR | Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor |