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Convertible notes due from related-party extinguished in connection with the exchange transaction, net of deferred issuance costs									$ 49,624	$ 0
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Convertible notes due from related-party extinguished in connection with the exchange transaction, net of deferred issuance costs								$ 31,500
Affiliated Entity \| September 2021 Rescission Agreement
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Sale of stock (in shares)										201,820
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		$ 500				$ 21,300				$ 1,500
Affiliated Entity \| September 2021 Securities Purchase Agreement \| Series A Preferred Stock
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Agreement to purchase preferred shares (in shares)		3,954,546			3,954,546			3,954,546		3,954,546
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock								$ 20,300
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Affiliated Entity \| March 2022 Securities Purchase Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
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Agreement to purchase shares (in shares)											2,439,024
Affiliated Entity \| March 2022 Securities Purchase Agreement \| Series A Preferred Stock
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Affiliated Entity \| Schuler Family Foundation \| Convertible Note Purchases \| 2021 Exchange Transaction
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Convertible notes \| 2.50% Convertible notes due 2023 \| 2021 Exchange Transaction
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Convertible notes due from related-party extinguished in connection with the exchange transaction, net of deferred issuance costs										$ 34,500
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Capital contribution from related-party in connection with exchange transaction	$ (29,800)
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