| ABCA1 | ATP-binding cassette A1 |
| ALP | alkaline phosphatase |
| ALT | alanine transaminase |
| Apo | apolipoprotein |
| BMI | body mass index |
| CHE | cholinesterase |
| CETP | cholesteryl ester transfer protein |
| GGT | gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase |
| HbA1c | glycated haemoglobin |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| HDL-C | high-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| LCAT | lecithin–cholesterol acyltransferase |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| SAA | serum amyloid A |
| SAT | subcutaneous adipose tissue |
| SOB-R | soluble leptin receptor |
| TGRL | triglyceride-rich lipoproteins |
| VLDL | very low density lipoprotein |