| 2D | two-dimensional |
| 3D | three-dimensional |
| ADCF | animal-derived component free |
| BM-MSCs | bone marrow-mesenchymal stem cells |
| EAAs | essential amino acids |
| EGF | epidermal growth factor |
| FBS | fetal bovine serum |
| FGF-2 and -4 | fibroblast growth factor-2 and -4 |
| GMP | good manufacturing practice |
| HB-EGF | heparin-Binding Epidermal Growth Factor |
| hPL | human platelet lysate |
| HIF1 | hypoxia inducible factor I |
| IGF | insulin-like growth factor |
| ISCT | International Society for Cellular Therapy |
| MSC(s) | mesenchymal stem cell(s) |
| NEAAs | non-essential amino-acids |
| PDGF-BB | platelet derived growth factor-BB |
| PCs | platelet concentrates |
| ROS | reactive oxygen species |
| PRP | platelet rich plasma |
| SF | serum-free |
| VEGF | endothelial growth factor |