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Principal alliances - Investor Agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Details) - shares |  | 1 Months Ended
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May 29, 2020 | Jan. 31, 2014
Public offering | Regeneron |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about Principal Alliances [Line Items] |  |
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | 13,000,000 |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2014 Amended Investment Agreement |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about Principal Alliances [Line Items] |  |
Maximum ownership percentage allowed to acquire |  | 30.00%

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