| CMAs | critical material attributes |
| CPPs | critical process parameters |
| CQAs | critical quality attributes |
| DLS | dynamic light scattering |
| DPPC | 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine |
| DSPC | 1,2-dioctadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine |
| DSPE–PEG3000 | 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-[methoxy(polyethylene glycol)-3000] |
| DSC | differential scanning calorimetry |
| EMA | European medicine agency |
| FT-IR | Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy |
| ΔHm | enthalpy change |
| ICH | International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use |
| MAs | material attributes |
| TSL | thermosensitive liposomes |
| LTSL | low-temperature sensitive liposomes |
| HTSL | high-temperature sensitive liposomes |
| PBS | phosphate-buffered saline |
| PSS | 0.9% NaCl solution (physiological saline solution) |
| PdI | polydispersity index |
| QbD | quality by design |
| QTPP | quality target product profile |
| R&D | research and development |
| RA | risk assessment |
| TEM | transmission electron microscopy |
| TGA | thermogravimetric analysis |
| Tg | glass transition temperature |
| Tm | phase transition temperature |