| ADTT | Autologous-dual-tissue transplantation |
| CSPG | Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan |
| DMMB | 1,9-dimethylmethylene blue |
| DSPG | Dermatan sulfate proteoglycan |
| ECM | Extracellular matrix |
| ELISA | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| GAG | Glycosaminoglycan |
| GPI | Glycosyl-phosphatidyl-inositol |
| HA | Hyaluronic acid |
| Hep | Heparan |
| HSPG | Heparan sulfate proteoglycan |
| IHQ | Immunohistochemical staining |
| KSPG | Keratan sulfate proteoglycan |
| MACI | Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation |
| n/r | Not reported |
| OA | Osteoarthritis |
| PCM | Pericellular matrix |
| PCR | Polymerase chain reaction |
| PG | Proteoglycan |
| PRP | Platelet-rich plasma |
| SLRP | Small leucine-rich proteoglycan |