Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides and their derivatives which bind to endothelial cells and inhibit their proliferation in in vitro assays, e.g., also referred to herein as endothelial cell binding peptide (ECBP) or ECBP sequence. These compositions may be combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or carrier and used to inhibit angiogenesis and angiogenesis-related diseases such as cancer, arthritis, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.