| C/EBP-α | CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein-α |
| ECL | enhanced chemiluminescence |
| FAS | fatty acid synthase |
| FBS | fetal bovine serum |
| IBMX | 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine |
| LD | lipid droplet |
| HSL | Hormone-sensitive lipase |
| PPAR-γ | peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ |
| TG | triglyceride |
| STAT | signal transducer and activator of transcription |
| RT-PCR | Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction |
| RT | Room Temperature |