Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO) said Thursday it signed a license agreement with Eli Lilly (LLY) to use its STAC-BBB adeno-associated virus capsid for diseases of the central nervous system.
The deal grants Lilly worldwide rights to use the STAC-BBB capsid for one initial target, with the option to add up to four more.
Sangamo said it will get an $18 million upfront license fee and may receive up to $1.4 billion in additional licensed target fees and milestone payments for the five potential disease targets, in addition to royalties on potential sales.
The shares of Sangamo Therapeutics were rising past 26% in after-hours activity.