| CRH | corticotropin releasing hormone |
| CXCL8 | chemokine (C-X-C Motif) ligand 8 |
| DAMPs | damage-associated molecular patterns |
| IL | interleukin |
| LPS | lipopolysaccharide |
| NT | neurotensin |
| PBMCs | peripheral blood-derived mononuclear cells |
| PAR | protease-activated receptors |
| SP | substance P |
| TNF | tumor necrosis factor |