| GABA | gamma-aminobutyric acid |
| BK channels | big potassium channels, also called Maxi-K or slo1 |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| BBB | blood brain barrier |
| HPLC | high performance liquid chromatography |
| YES | yeast extract sucrose medium |
| CDA | Czapek–Dox Agar |
| MEA | malt extract agar |
| Pen | penitrem |
| aw | water activity |
| NP | normal phase |