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Related parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Related parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Related parties
Shares issued		0
Due from shareholder for issuance of redeemable convertible preferred stock			$ 6,520
Series D Preferred Stock
Related parties
Shares issued	50,670
Proceeds from shares issued	$ 7,400
Common stock
Related parties
Shares issued	1,303,750
Proceeds from shares issued	$ 18,300
Series B Preferred Stock
Related parties
Shares issued			61,524
Proceeds from shares issued			$ 4,000
Series C Preferred Stock
Related parties
Shares issued			147,712
Proceeds from shares issued			$ 12,600
University of Basel
Related parties
Research and development expenses	300	$ 400	300
Royalties paid	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0