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Loss contingency common stock warrant.

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Percentage of fees payable under tail provision.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the obligations incurred through that date and payable for employees' services provided. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Exercise price per share or per unit of warrants or rights outstanding.

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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 15, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Sep. 28, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 21, 2022
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Warrant exercise price per share			$ 2.88
Separation Agreement \| Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued Salaries, Current					$ 360,000
Accrued Bonuses, Current					$ 200,000
Employee-related Liabilities, Current		$ 0		$ 363,000
Wainwright Engagement Letter
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of fees payable under tail provision	8.00%
Percentage of warrant coverage on secured convertible note financing	7.00%
Secured convertible note financing	$ 15,000,000
Damages value	$ 1,200,000
Common stock warrants	2,169.5
Warrant exercise price per share	$ 605