| Acronym | Meaning |
| BLAST | Basic Local Alignment Search Tool |
| LINF | Laser-induced Native Fluorescence |
| IEF | Isoelectric Focusing |
| PNH | Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria |
| SRXFA | Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Fluorescence Analysis |
| OFA | Oil Fly Ash |
| FLIP | FLICE-inhibitory Protein |
| CGH | Comparative Genomic Hybridization |
| TSQMS | Triple-stage Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry |
| CPEO | Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia |