| CK2 | protein kinase CK2 |
| HMG | high mobility group |
| IκB | inhibitors of NF-κB |
| IKK | IκB kinase |
| IL | interleukin |
| LPS | lipopolysaccharide |
| mTOR | mammalian target of rapamycin |
| MMP | matrix metalloproteinase |
| NF-κB | nuclear factor-κB |
| RT-PCR | reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction |
| PI3K | phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase |
| ROS | reactive oxygen species |
| SA-β-gal | senescence-associated β-galactosidase |
| SAHF | senescence-associated heterochromatin foci |
| SASP | senescence-associated secretory phenotype |
| siRNA | small interfering RNA |