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Co-Development Agreement with SFJ Pharmaceuticals and Development Derivative Liability - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | Feb. 12, 2021 USD ($)
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Cost of Borrowing |
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |
Counterparty cost of borrowing | 0.122
SFJ |
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |
Committed funding | $ 150.0
Success-based annual payments, first indication | $ 450.0
Installment period, first indication | 5 years
Success-based payments, first payment | $ 30.0
Success-based annual payments, second indication | $ 150.0
Installment period, second indication | 7 years
One time payment | $ 37.5
SFJ | Cost of Borrowing |
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |
Counterparty cost of borrowing | 0.010

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