| Alim | the limiting area per molecule representing the maximal density of a layer |
| A30 | the area per molecule representing the density of a layer at π = 30 mN/m |
| 3FTx | three-finger toxins |
| Cs−1 | static compression modulus |
| ∆Gexc | the excess free energy of mixing |
| DPPC | 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (16:0) |
| DOPC | 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (18:1) |
| DOPE | 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine (18:1) |
| DPPS | 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-L-serine (16:0) |
| Chol | cholesterol |
| MDA | malondialdehyde |
| LDH | lactate dehydrogenase |
| LD50 | medial lethal dose |
| NO | nitric oxide |