| TGF-β | Transforming growth factor β |
| BMP | Bone morphogenetic protein |
| GDF5 | Growth differentiation factor 5 |
| FRZB | Secreted frizzled-related protein 3 |
| MATN3 | Matrilin-3 |
| ECM | Extracellular matrix |
| IL | Interleukin-1 |
| MMPs | Matrix metalloproteinases |
| ADAMTS | A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs |
| VEGF | Vascular endothelial growth factor |
| RUNX2 | Runt-related transcription factor |
| VWFA | Von Willebrand factor A |
| EGF | Epidermal growth factor |
| MED | Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia |
| SEMD | Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia |