| VGCs | Voltage-gated channels |
| TRPs | Transient receptor potential |
| TNF | Tumor necrosis factor |
| DAMPs | Damage-associated molecular patterns |
| CB | Cannabinoid receptor |
| B | Bradykinin receptor |
| ASIC | Acid-sensitive ion channels |
| OP | Opioid receptor |
| P2X | Purinergic receptor |
| ADR | Adrenergic receptor |
| ADN | Adenosine receptor |
| 5-TH | Serotonin receptor |
| Cav | Voltage-gated calcium channel |
| Nav | Voltage-gated sodium channel |
| Kv | Voltage-gated potassium channel |
| CCK | Cholecystokinin receptors |
| IGluRs | Ionotropic glutamate receptors |
| GABA | γ-Aminobutyric acid |
| kDa | Kilo daltons |
| CFA | Complete Freund’s adjuvant |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| PNS | Peripheral nervous system |
| CCI | Chronic constriction injury |
| PBS | Phosphate-buffered saline |
| DDPCPX | Dipropylcyclopentylxanthine |
| ZZM241385 | Potent selective adenosine A2A antagonist |
| PMA | Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate |
| NO | Nitric oxide |