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Segment Information - Significant expense categories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Jun. 13, 2025
Research and Development Costs, Including Clinical Trial Accruals and Acquired in Process Research and Development |  |  |
Total R&D | $ 44,923 | $ 41,488 |
Upfront cash payment |  |  | $ 12,000
General and administrative expenses |  |  |
Total G&A | 12,693 | 15,718 |
Single reporting segment |  |  |
Research and Development Costs, Including Clinical Trial Accruals and Acquired in Process Research and Development |  |  |
Employee costs | 8,974 | 13,252 |
Clinical product candidates | 27,669 | 13,562 |
Nonclincal product candidates | 3,758 | 9,182 |
Depreciation and amortization | 2,133 | 2,792 |
Other R&D | 2,389 | 2,700 |
Total R&D | 44,923 | 41,488 |
General and administrative expenses |  |  |
Employee costs | 5,887 | 8,400 |
Professional services | 4,614 | 4,449 |
Insurance | 947 | 1,281 |
Other G&A | 1,245 | 1,588 |
Total G&A | $ 12,693 | $ 15,718 |

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