| CDK5 | Cyclin-dependent kinase 5 |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| AR | Androgen receptor |
| siRNA | Small interfering RNAs |
| AD | Alzheimer’s disease |
| StAR | Steroidogenic acute regulatory |
| STAT3 | Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 |
| PKC | Protein kinase C |
| DBD | DNA binding domain |
| AREs | Androgen responsive elements |
| IGF | Insulin-like growth factor |
| RA | Retinoic Acid |
| ADT | Androgen deprivation treatment |
| CRPC | Castration-resistant prostate cancer |