| AMPK | AMP-activated protein kinase |
| ECM | extracellular matrix |
| ERK | extracellular signal regulated kinase |
| FCS | fetal calf serum |
| FGF | fibroblast growth factor |
| GAPDH | glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase |
| MAPK | mitogen-activated protein kinase |
| NGF | nerve growth factor |
| NT | neurotrophin |
| PDGF | platelet-derived growth factor |
| RU | resonance unit |
| SPARC | secreted protein, acidic and rich in cysteine |
| SPR | surface plasmon resonance |
| TGF | transforming growth factor |
| TNF | tumor necrosis factor |
| VEGF | vascular endothelial growth factor |