A protein normally made by the body. It can also be made in the laboratory, and is being studied in the treatment of cancer. Angiostatin may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of antiangiogenesis agent.
( AN-jee-oh-STA-tin )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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