Biohaven Acquires Kv7 Ion Channel Platform for the Treatment of Epilepsy and Other Neurologic Disorders From Channel Biosciences, a Subsidiary of Knopp Biosciences

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Feb 25, 2022

- Acquisition of next-generation Kv7 channel activators for target indications including epilepsy, pain disorders and affective disorders

- BHV-7000 is the lead asset from Kv7 channel platform and is potentially a best-in-class potassium channel activator with a profile suggestive for low-dose efficacy, reduced GABA activity, and a wide therapeutic index

- Biohaven anticipates entering BHV-7000 into the clinic in 2022 initially for the treatment of focal epilepsy

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