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Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | Apr. 03, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Stock issued during period subject to lock-up and stand-still provisions period | 5 years |
Aggregate offering price |  | $ 300,000,000
Common Stock |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Sale of stock to Bristol-Myers Squibb (in shares) | 8,284,600 |

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