Biogen and Stoke partner on zorevunersen for Dravet syndrome, with a Phase 3 trial starting in 2025. Stoke gets $165 million upfront and milestone payments.

Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB) and Stoke Therapeutics (NASDAQ:STOK) said on Tuesday they are collaborating to develop and commercialize zorevunersen, an investigational treatment for Dravet syndrome, in territories outside the United States,

Stoke Therapeutics Inc. and Biogen Inc. said Tuesday they are entering a collaboration to develop and commercialize a treatment for Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy that starts in childhood.

Under terms of the deal, Stoke will spearhead global development of zorevunersen, while Biogen will receive exclusive rights to commercialize the treatment outside of North America.

Biogen and Stoke Therapeutics have signed a partnership agreement to co-develop and sell Stoke’s experimental treatment for Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy, outside the U.S., the companies said this morning.