| ANOVA | analysis of variance |
| BCA | bicinchoninic acid protein assay |
| CPPs | carboxylated polystyrene particles |
| EVs | extracellular vesicles |
| IgA | immunoglobulin A |
| MiRNAs | microRNAs |
| NTA | nanoparticle tracking analysis |
| PEG | polyethylene glycol |
| SEC | size exclusion chromatography |
| SiC | silicon carbide |
| TEM | transmission electron microscopy |
| UC | ultracentrifugation |
| WB | western blots |