| MET | Mesenchymal to epithelial transition |
| JC | Juxtaglomerular cells |
| JGA | Juxtaglomerular apparatus |
| EM | Extraglomerular mesangium |
| VSMCs | Vascular smooth muscle cells |
| RAS | Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system |
| AKI-CKD | Acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease transition |
| Cxs | Connexins |
| CKD | Chronic kidney disease |
| CNF | Nephrotic syndrome of the Finnish type |
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