1. Plural of endostatin; proteins derived from collagen XVIII that inhibit blood vessel formation and are studied for potential use in cancer treatment.
Usage: technical; medical/scientific context; typically used in plural form

Examples

• Endostatins are being investigated as anti-angiogenic agents in cancer therapy.
• Researchers have shown that endostatins can suppress tumor growth by preventing new blood vessel formation.
• The endostatins derived from collagen XVIII have demonstrated promise in preclinical studies.
• Scientists are working to understand how endostatins interact with endothelial cells.
• Clinical trials have examined the efficacy of endostatins in treating various solid tumors.