| cGAMP | Cyclic GMP-AMP |
| cGAS | Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) |
| eGFP | Enhanced green fluorescent protein |
| DIC | Differential interference contrast |
| ER | Endoplasmic reticulum |
| ERMES | Endoplasmic reticulum–mitochondria encounter structure |
| IDR | Intrinsic disordered region |
| IRF3 | Interferon Regulatory Factor 3 |
| JUNQ | Juxtanuclear protein quality compartments |
| LLPS | Liquid–liquid phase separation |
| PAMP | Pathogen-associated molecular pattern |
| PM | Plasma membrane |
| PRR | PAMP-recognizing receptor |
| SD | Synthetic dextrose |
| SG | Synthetic galactose |
| SR | Synthetic raffinose |
| STING | Stimulator of Interferon Genes |