| ANP | Atrial natriuretic peptide |
| cGMP | Cyclic guanosine monophosphate |
| GC–A | Guanylyl cyclase A receptor |
| HOMA | Homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance |
| NPPA | Natriuretic peptide precursor A gene |
| NPR–C | Natriuretic peptide clearance receptor |
| RAAS | Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system |