| ANOVA | one-way analysis of variance |
| DLS | dynamic light scattering |
| EGFP | enhanced green fluorescent protein |
| Flt-1 | Fms-like tyrosine kinase |
| hpf | hours post fertilization |
| KDR | kinase insert domain receptor |
| NPs | nanoparticles |
| PdI | polydispersity index |
| SD | standard deviation |
| SiO2 | silicon dioxide |
| VEGF | vascular endothelial growth factor |
| ZFET | zebrafish embryo acute toxicity test |