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Collaboration Agreements (Daiichi Sankyo, Narrative) (Details) - Collaborative Arrangement with Daiichi Sankyo | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2018 USD ($)
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |
Maximum amount eligible for development and regulatory milestones | $ 110,000,000
Maximum amount eligible for development and regulatory milestones upon first arm's-length sale | $ 20,000,000
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Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |
Percent of royalty on net sale | 0.50%

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