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Collaboration, License, and Other Agreements - U.S. Government Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2021 USD ($)
REGEN-COV | U.S. Government (see Note 3) |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |
Maximum agreement payments | $ 2,625

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