| CNS | Central nervous system |
| GBM | Glioblastoma |
| TMZ | Temozolomide |
| NPs | Natural products |
| MMP | Matrix metalloproteinase |
| G6PT | G6P translocase |
| GICs | Glioma-initiating cells |
| IC50 | Half-maximal inhibitory concentration |
| PTX | Paclitaxel |
| GSCs | Glioma stem cells |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |
| ERK | Extracellular signal-regulated kinase |
| BBB | Blood–brain barrier |
| MAPK | Mitogen-activated protein kinase |