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Summary of significant accounting policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Reconciliation of cash | The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheet that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the statement of cash flows: ​
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​ |  | December 31, |  | December 31,
​ |  | 2020 | ​ | 2019
Cash and cash equivalents | ​ | $ | 208,812 | ​ | $ | 288,028
Restricted cash included in deposits and other assets | ​ |  | 7,500 | ​ |  | 7,500
Total Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per statement of cash flows | ​ | $ | 216,312 | ​ | $ | 295,528
Schedule of estimated useful life of related assets |
Leasehold improvements |  | Lesser of useful life or lease term
Computer equipment and software | ​ | 3 years
Machinery and lab equipment | ​ | 7 years
Furniture and fixtures | ​ | 7 years
Schedule of Inventory | The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s inventory for the periods indicated: ​
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​ |  | December 31, 2020 |  | December 31, 2019
Raw materials | ​ | $ | 824 | ​ | $ | 874
Work in progress | ​ |  | 8,745 | ​ |  | 9,652
Finished goods | ​ |  | 9,128 | ​ |  | 8,759
Total inventory | ​ | $ | 18,697 | ​ | $ | 19,285

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