| AA | Arachidonic acid |
| ALA | α-Linolenic acid |
| COX | Cyclooxygenase |
| DHA | Docosahexaenoic acid |
| EPA | Eicosapentaenoic acid |
| Ig | Immunoglobulin |
| IL | Interleukin |
| LA | Linoleic acid |
| LOX | Lipoxygenase |
| LT | Leukotriene |
| PG | Prostaglandin |
| PUFA | Polyunsaturated fatty acid |
| TX | Thromboxane |