| PCSK9 | Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 |
| LDL | Low-density lipoprotein |
| LDLR | LDL receptor |
| oxLDL | Oxidized LDL |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |
| PAMPS/DAMPS | Pathogen-associated and damage-associated molecular patterns |
| ABC | ATP-binding cassette transporter |
| hMφ | Human macrophage |