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Protamine is an inhibitor of angiogenesis

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Protamine is shown to be a specific inhibitor of angiogenesis. The compound inhibits the capillary proliferation observed in embryogenesis, inflammation, certain immune reactions and the growth of solid tumours.

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Taylor, S., Folkman, J. Protamine is an inhibitor of angiogenesis. Nature 297, 307–312 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1038/297307a0

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