| MMP | matrix metalloproteinase |
| VEGF | vascular endothelial growth factor |
| ITGAM | integrin αM |
| ERM | Ezrin-radixin-moesin |
| FERM | four point one and ERM |
| EC | endothelial cell |
| EZR | ezrin |
| MSN | moesin |
| CXCL | C-X-C motif chemokine ligand |
| IL | interleukin |
| CM | conditioned medium |
| HUVEC | human umbilical vein endothelial cells |
| TNF | tumor necrosis factor |
| qPCR | quantitative PCR |