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Summary of significant accounting policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of estimated useful life of related assets

Depreciation is computed starting when the asset is placed into service on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the related asset as follows:

Leasehold improvements	Lesser of useful life or lease term
Computer equipment and software	3 years
Furniture, fixtures, and lab equipment	3 to 7 years

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Tabular disclosure of the useful life of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and are not intended for resale.

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