| ACE2 | Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 |
| ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
| BBB | Blood–brain barrier |
| BDNF | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| CRH | Corticotropin-releasing hormone |
| DAMPs | Damage-associated molecular patterns |
| HPA | Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal |
| MCAS | Mast Cell Activation Syndrome |
| MCI | Mild cognitive impairment |
| mtDNA | Mitochondrial DNA |
| MIS | Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome |
| NT | Neurotensin |
| PANS | Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome |
| PAMPs | Pathogen-associated molecular patterns |
| PAF | Platelet-activating factor |
| SP | Substance P |
| TLR | Toll-like receptor |