| ASCT | Autologous stem cell transplant |
| BMSCs | Bone marrow stromal cells |
| EVs | Extracellular vesicles |
| FBXW7 | F-box and WD repeat domain containing 7 |
| FOXP1 | Forkhead box protein P1 |
| GSK | Glycogen synthase kinase |
| IgH | Immunoglobulin heavy chain |
| IL | Interleukin |
| KRD | Kyprolis, Revlimid and Dexamethasone |
| LIG3 | DNA ligase III |
| MAPK | Mitogen-activated protein kinase |
| miRNA | MicroRNA |
| MM | Multiple myeloma |
| NOVA1 | Neuro oncological ventral antigen-1 |
| PTEN | Phosphatase and tensin homolog |
| PUMA | p53 up-regulated modulator of apoptosis |
| RMRP | RNA processing endoribonuclease |
| sMM | Smoldering multiple myeloma |
| STAT | Signal transducer and activator of transcription |
| VEGF | Vascular endothelial growth factor |
| VRD | Velcade, Revlimid and Dexamethasone |