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Commitments and contingencies (Details) - Funding agreement - Wellcome trust $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Abstract]
Development and regulatory milestone payments which the entity may be obligated to pay	$ 0.8
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Other Commitments [Abstract]
Development and regulatory milestone payments which the entity may be obligated to pay	$ 68.9

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- Definition

Represents the development and regulatory milestones payments which the entity may be obligated to pay under certain contractual agreements.

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