| HA | hyaluronic acid, hyaluronan |
| GAGs | glycosaminoglycans |
| CaMKKβ | calcium-dependent kinases |
| AMPKα | AMP-activated protein kinase |
| ULK1 | autophagy regulatory proteins |
| RHAMM | receptor for HA-mediated motility |
| LYVE-1 | lymphatic vessel endothelial HA receptor 1 |
| TSG-6 | TNF-stimulated gene 6 |
| ECM | extracellular matrix |
| HasA, HAS | hyaluronan synthase |
| HYAL | hyaluronidase |
| ROS | reactive oxygen species |
| T6SS | type VI secretion system |
| LMW HA | low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid |
| DAMP | danger-associated molecular pattern |
| HysA | hyaluronidase |
| PRRs | phagocytic cell receptors |
| PAMPs | pathogen associated molecular patterns |
| CS | chondroitin sulfate |
| HMW HA | high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid |
| TLR2 | toll-like receptor 2 |
| TLR4 | toll-like receptor 4 |
| MMP9 | metalloproteinase 9 |
| HBD2 | human β-defensin-2 |
| TEWL | trans epidermal water loss |