NCIt definition : A proprietary fucose-free monoclonal antibody directed against human heparin-binding
EGF-like growth factor (HBEGF) with potential antineoplastic activity. Anti-HB-EGF
Monoclonal Antibody KHK2866 binds to HBEGF, thereby blocking its binding to the EGF
receptors. This prevents EGF receptor activation and the subsequent induction of cell
growth signaling. HBEGF is mitogenic for fibroblasts and smooth muscle and may be
involved in macrophage-mediated cellular proliferation. The fucose-free monoclonal
antibodies enhance antigen dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), and increase binding
affinity to the Fc Receptor to overcome genetic polymorphism.;