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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - Non-vested stock options - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION    
Stock-based compensation cost $ 5,918,055 $ 5,739,399
General and administrative    
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION    
Stock-based compensation cost 2,791,874 3,000,814
Research and development    
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION    
Stock-based compensation cost $ 3,126,181 $ 2,738,585