| MPs | membrane proteins |
| SMA | copolymer of polystyrene and maleic anhydride |
| XFEL | X-ray free-electron laser |
| SMAD | styrene–maleic anhydride copolymer derivative |
| DIBMA | diisobutylene–maleic acid copolymer |
| DLS | dynamic light scattering |
| SEC | size-exclusion chromatography |
| EPR | electron paramagnetic resonance |
| SAXS/SANS | small angle x-ray/neutron scattering |
| SMALP | styrene–maleic anhydride copolymer lipoprotein particle |
| MSP | membrane scaffolding protein |
| MACPs | maleic acid-containing alternating copolymers |
| LC | liquid chromatography |
| MS | mass spectrometry |