| BDNF | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| ECM | Extracellular matrix |
| FGF | Fibroblast growth factor |
| GAG | Glycosaminoglycan |
| GDGF | Glial-derived growth factor |
| HSPG | Heparin sulfate proteoglycan |
| NGF | Nerve growth factor |
| PNN | Perineuronal net |
| SAM | Substrate-attached material |
| TR | Transferrin receptor |