NCIt definition : A recombinant monoclonal antibody targeting human interleukin-1 beta (IL-1b), with
anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating activities. Canakinumab binds IL-1b and prevents
the binding of IL-1b to the IL-1 receptor and inhibits IL-1b-mediated signaling. This
may suppress inflammatory responses mediated by IL-1b. IL-1b, a proinflammatory cytokine,
plays a key role in inflammation.;