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Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract] |  |  |
Research and development expense to related party | $ 2,359 | $ 1,331 | $ 1,137

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