| BDNF | brain-derived neurotrophic factor |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| FST | forced swimming test |
| IκB-α | inhibitor of κB-α |
| IL-6 | interleukin-6 |
| LPS | lipopolysaccharide |
| MDD | major depressive disorder |
| NF-κB | nuclear factor-κB |
| Nrf2 | nuclear-related factor 2 |
| Sirt1 | sirtuin type 1 |
| SOD | superoxide dismutase |
| TNF-α | tumor necrosis factor-α |
| TrkB | tropomyosin-related kinase B |
| TST | tail suspension test |