| BMD | Bone mineral density |
| COX | Cyclooxygenase |
| COX-1 | Cyclooxygenase-1 |
| COX-2 | Cyclooxygenase-2 |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| DMARDs | Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs |
| IL-1 | Interleukin 1 |
| IL-6 | Interleukin 6 |
| IL-17 | Interleukin 17 |
| NSAIDs | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| OP | Osteoporosis |
| PPI | Protein–protein interaction |
| RA | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| TCZ | Tocilizumab |
| TPSA | Topological polar surface area |