| LLHK | Leu-Leu-His-Lys, Leucyl-Leucyl-Histidyl-Lysine |
| LHK | Leu-His-Lys, Leucyl-Histidyl-Lysine |
| HK | His-Lys, Histidyl-Lysine |
| SMGs | Submandibular glands |
| SLGs | Sublingual glands |
| VIP | Vasoactive intestinal peptide |
| CCK | Cholecystokinin |
| FC | Fold change |
| HM | His-Met, Histidyl-Metionine |
| TGF-b | Transforming growth factor-beta |
| AP-2b | Activator Protein-2 beta |