| αGC | α-galactosylceramide |
| apoE | apolipoprotein E |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| HFD | high-fat diet |
| IFN-γ | interferon-γ |
| IL-4 | interleukin-4 |
| iNKT cell | invariant natural killer T cell |
| MHC | major histocompatibility complex |
| MMP | matrix metalloproteinase |
| NK cell | natural killer cell |
| RANTES | regulated upon activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted |
| SD | standard diet |
| SMC | smooth muscle cell |
| TCR | T cell receptor |
| Th1 | T helper type 1 |