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. 2026 Jun 6;27(12):5162. doi: 10.3390/ijms27125162
ECM Extracellular matrix
ELISA Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
HA Hyaluronic acid
H&E Hematoxylin and eosin
HSP 72 Heat shock protein 72
IGF Insulin-like growth factor
IHC Immunohistochemistry
IL Interleukin
IL-1α Interleukin-1 alpha
MMP-1 Matrix metalloproteinase-1
MRF Monopolar radiofrequency
MT Masson’s trichrome
PBS Phosphate-buffered saline
RF Radiofrequency
RF-CSC Radiofrequency with cryogen spray cooling
RF-CWC Radiofrequency with continuous water cooling
UV Ultraviolet
UVB Ultraviolet B
VVG Verhoeff–Van Gieson