| A.D.U. | Arbitrary density unit |
| BK | Bradykinin |
| B1R | BK receptor 1 |
| B2R | BK receptor 2 |
| Fas | Fasitibant |
| FGF-2 | Fibroblast growth factor-2 |
| HIF-1α | Hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha |
| HK | High–molecular-weight kininogen |
| i.p. | Intraperitoneal |
| KKS | Kallikrein–kinin system |
| NV | Neovessel |
| OIR | Oxygen-induced retinopathy |
| PB | Phosphate buffer |
| PBS | Phosphate buffer saline |
| VEGF | Vascular endothelial growth factor |