| AHR | Aryl hydrocarbon receptor |
| SAHRM | selective AHR modulator |
| LAQ | Laquinimod |
| DELAQ | Deethylated laquinimod |
| TCDD | 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin |
| C2 | IMA-08401; N-acetyl-N-phenyl-4-acetoxy-5-chloro-1,2-dihydro-1-methyl-2-oxo-quinoline-3-carboxamide |
| AHRE | AHR response elements |
| H/W | Han/Wistar (Kuopio) |
| L-E | Long–Evans (Turku/AB) |