a substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. endostatin is made from a type of collagen (a protein found in cartilage and other connective tissue). it may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. endostatin is a type of antiangiogenesis agent. also called col18a1.
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endostatin (複数形 endostatins)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/29 17:51 UTC 版)
Endostatin is a naturally-occurring 20-kDa C-terminal fragment derived from type XVIII collagen. It is reported to serve as an anti-angiogenic agent, similar to angiostatin and thrombospondin.