| BBB | Blood-brain barrier |
| CNPase | 2′,3′-cyclic nucleotide 3′-phosphodiesterase |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| HC | Heavy chain |
| HI | Hypoxia-ischemia |
| HIE | Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy |
| IAIP | Inter-alpha inhibitor protein |
| IL-6 | Interleukin-6 |
| LC | Light chain |
| LPS | Lipopolysaccharide |
| MMP9 | Matrix metalloproteinase 9 |
| MPO | Myeloperoxidase |
| NEC | Necrotizing enterocolitis |
| NueN | Neuronal nuclei |