| CKD | chronic kidney disease |
| CTS | cardiotonic steroids |
| IP3Rs | inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors |
| MBG | marinobufagenin |
| NCX | Na+/Ca2+ exchanger |
| PLC-γ | phospholipase C–γ |
| PNx | partial (5/6th) nephrectomy |
| RNS | reactive nitrogen species |
| ROS | reactive oxygen species |