Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Accrued Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	$ 2,650	$ 5,453
Accrued research and development costs	2,949	2,280
Accrued property and equipment	115	96
Other accrued and current liabilities	607	1,518
Total accrued and other liabilities	$ 6,321	$ 9,347

Accrued property and equipment liabilities current.

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Accrued research and development costs current.

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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits.

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Amount of liabilities incurred to vendors for goods and services received, and accrued liabilities classified as other, payable within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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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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