| P2X7R | Purinergic receptor P2X7 |
| uPA | Urokinase-type plasminogen activator |
| uPAR | Urokinase plasminogen activator surface receptor |
| hPAEpiCs | Human pulmonary alveolar epithelial cells |
| hBMVECs | Human brain microvascular endothelial cells |
| TEER | Transendothelial electrical resistance |
| EVs | Extracellular vesicles |
| BBB | Blood–brain barrier |
| CIE | Chronic intermittent ethanol (CIE) |
| BBG | Brilliant Blue G |
| NLRP3 | Nod-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 |
| mtDNA | Mitochondrial DNA |
| TGF-Β1-1β | Transforming growth factor beta 1 |
| IL-1β | Interleukin 1 beta |
| MMP | Matrix metalloproteinase |
| TIMP1 | Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 |