| 2D | two dimensions |
| 3D | three dimensions |
| BSA | bovine serum albumin |
| DAPI | 4′,6-diamino-2-fenilindol |
| FBS | fetal bovine serum |
| GA-1000 | gentaminicin sulfate/Amphotericin |
| NHCF-v | normal human cardio fibroblasts from ventricles |
| NHDF | normal human dermal fibroblasts |
| PBS | phosphate-buffered saline |
| PDGF-BB | platelet derived growth factor BB |
| PDL | poly-d-lysine |
| PDMS | polydimethylsiloxane |
| rhFGF-B | Fibroblast Growth Factor basic human recombinant |
| TGF-β1 | transforming growth factor beta 1 |