plural of statine

(organic chemistry) An unusual amino acid 4-amino-3-hydroxy-6-methylheptanoic acid that is a component of pepstatin; any of several derivatives of this compound

plural of statin

(pharmacology) Any of a class of drugs (chiefly lactones or pyrroles) that lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood by inhibiting an enzyme involved in its biosynthesis.

Used to form the names of statin drugs / Used to form the names of inhibiting hormones. e.g. somatostatin