| AuNPs | gold nanoparticles |
| BBB | blood brain barrier |
| EGFR | epidermal growth factor receptor |
| GBM | glioblastoma multiforme |
| GSC | glioblastoma stem cell |
| IDH | isocitrate dehydrogenase |
| MNPs | magnetic nanoparticles |
| PEG-Dox | pegylated liposomal doxorubicin |
| PEG | Poly (ethylene glycol) |
| TMZ | temozolomide |
| 17-AAG | 17-Allylamino-17-demethoxy geldanamycin |
| TfR | Transferrin receptor |
| Pgp | P-glycoprotein |
| RES | the reticuloendothelial system |
| SiNPs | silica nanoparticles |