| ACE2 | angiotensin converting enzyme 2 |
| CgRd | Congo red |
| CoV | coronavirus |
| DV1 | direct violet 1 |
| EvBl | Evans blue |
| NBlBk | naphthol blue black |
| PPI | protein–protein interaction |
| RBD | receptor binding domain |
| SARS | severe acute respiratory syndrome |
| SMI | small-molecule inhibitor |
| SY | sunset yellow FCF |
| VoC | variant of concern |
| WHO | World Health Organization |