| CDK | Cyclin-Dependent Kinase |
| Dct | Dopachrome Tautomerase |
| GEMM | Genetically-Engineered Mouse model |
| IAP | Inhibitor of Apoptosis |
| HGF/SF | Hepatocyte Growth Factor/Scatter Growth Factor |
| MRGs | Metastasis-Regulating Genes |
| MDG | Metastasis-Driving Gene |
| MSG | Metastasis Suppressor Gene |
| MT | Metallothionine |
| UVR | Ultraviolet Light Radiation |
| DMBA | 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene |
| TPA | 12-O-Tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate |
| NF-κB | Nuclear Factor Kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells |
| LPA | Lysophosphatidic Acid |
| PDGFA | Platelet Derived Growth Factor A |