bFGF	Basic fibroblast growth factor
BSA	Bovine serum albumin
CDC	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CMC	Chemistry, manufacturing, and controls
FDA	Food and Drug Administration
FITC	Fluorescein isothiocyanate
hMTS	Hollow microstructured transdermal system
ICH	International Conference on Harmonization
IgG	Immunoglobulin G
MN	Microneedle
MW	Molecular weight
PLA	Polylactic acid
PLGA	Poly Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid
PTH	Parathyroid hormone
PVA	Polyvinyl alcohol
rhGH	Recombinant human growth hormone
sMTS	Solid microstructured transdermal system
UV	Ultraviolet
VAS	Visual analog scale