| FBS | fetal bovine serum |
| GSH | glutathione |
| NOTA | 1,4,7-triazacyclononane-triacetic acid |
| CT | computed tomography |
| SPECT | single-photon emission computed tomography |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| ROI | region of interest |
| PDI | polydispersion index |
| SUV | standardized uptake value |
| TEM | transmission electron microscopy |