| aGC | Activated gametocytes |
| GC | Gametocytes |
| HAT | Histone acetyltransferase |
| LD | Linear dichroism |
| HDAC | Histone deacetylase |
| HDM | Histone demethylase |
| HMT | Histone methyl transferase |
| imGC | Immature gametocytes |
| mGC | Mature gametocytes |
| NRS | Normal rabbit serum |
| TSA | Trischostatin A |
| XA | Xanthurenic acid |