| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESI | Electrospray Ionization |
| MDA | Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. |
| FMF | Familial Mediterranean Fever |
| ORF | Open Reading Frame |
| AGT | Association Of Genetic Technologists |
| ABRF | Association Of Biomolecular Resource Facilities |
| UT | University Of Tennessee |
| GMCRF | General Motors Cancer Res. Foundation |
| FVEA | Fundacion Valenciana De Estudios Avanzados |
| GPI | Genetics And Public Issues Program |