| IPMNs | intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms |
| EUS-FNB | endoscopic ultrasound fine needle biopsy |
| FFPE | formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| LPS | lipopolysaccharides |
| LTS | long-term survival |
| MBL | mannose-binding lectin |
| MDSC | myeloid-derived suppressor cells |
| PDAC | pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma |
| PD | periodontal disease |
| PD-1 | programmed death receptor 1 |
| PFS | progression-free survival |
| STS | short-term survival |
| TLRs | toll-like receptors |