| ATCC | American Type Cell Collection |
| CDK | Cyclin-dependent kinase |
| CRC | Colorectal cancer |
| CSC | Cancer stem-like cells |
| DHA | Docosahexaenoic acid |
| EDTA | Ethylenediaminitetraacetic acid |
| FBS | Fetal bovine serum |
| MTT | 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide |
| PBS | Phosphate buffer saline |
| PI | Propidium iodide |
| SFM | Serum-free medium |