The bankrupt gene editing biotech Sangamo is set to sell chunks of its business to PTC Therapeutics and Eli Lilly for up to $264 million following an auction procedure.

Wall Street analysts view the deal as a risky, high-reward bet on a treatment that’s nearing a possible regulatory approval and could be superior to existing medications.

The bankrupt gene editing biotech Sangamo is set to sell chunks of its business to PTC Therapeutics and Eli Lilly for up to $264 million following an auction procedure.