Biohaven licenses Kv7 epilepsy platform to SK Biopharma for up to $795M
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Biohaven and SK Biopharmaceuticals Enter into Strategic Global Licensing Agreement for Novel Kv7 Ion Channel Platform and Opakalim, Lead Candidate for Epilepsy
August 26, 2026 2:37 AM EDTSK Biopharmaceuticals to provide upfront and milestone payments related to the Kv7 platform up to $795 million, along with tiered royalties to Biohaven ranging from the mid-teens to low twenties on U.S. net sales of opakalim.
Opakalim, the lead candidate from Biohaven's Kv7 platform, is a next-generation, selective Kv7.2/7.3 potassium channel activator currently in Phase 2/3 development for focal epilepsy, with topline... More
