| PCG | punicalagin |
| PAR2 | protease activated receptor 2 |
| LN | lupus nephritis |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| NF-κB | nuclear factor kappa B |
| ERK1/2 | extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1 and 2 |
| ICAM | intercellular adhesion molecule |
| VCAM | vascular cell adhesion molecule |
| IL | interleukin |
| IFN | interferon |
| TNF | tumor necrosis factor |
| H&E | hematoxylin and eosin |