| PD | Peritoneal Dialysis |
| ESRD | End-Stage Renal Disease |
| CAPD | Continuous Ambulatory PD |
| APD | Automated PD |
| PM | Peritoneal Membrane |
| UF | Ultrafiltration |
| EMT | Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition |
| AA | Amino Acids |
| HMC | Human Mesothelial Cells |
| TEER | TransEpithelial Electrical Resistance |
| GDP | Glucose Degradation Products |
| Ach | Acetylcholine |
| OCTN1 | Organic Cation Transporter |