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Operating Leases - Schedule of Operating Lease Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) ft² term | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) ft² | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating lease right-of-use assets recognized in exchange for lease liabilities | $ 1,057 | $ 2,133 | $ 57,691
Mission Bay Facility |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |
Leased space delivered (in sq ft) | ft² | 2,012 | 4,940 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets recognized in exchange for lease liabilities | $ 1,057 | $ 2,133 |
Number of consecutive terms to extend lease | term | 2 |  |
Lease extension term | 5 years |  |
Third Street Facility |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |
Leased space delivered (in sq ft) | ft² | 0 | 0 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets recognized in exchange for lease liabilities | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Number of consecutive terms to extend lease | term | 1 |  |
Lease extension term | 5 years |  |

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