Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities - Summary of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities [Abstract]
Employee compensation	$ 1,859	$ 2,809
Research and development expenses	2,771	2,489
Professional fees	475	530
Other current liabilities	243	26
Total	$ 5,348	$ 5,854

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities.

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Accrued research and development expenses current.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for professional fees, such as for legal and accounting services received. 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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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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Amount of liabilities classified as other, due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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