The number of shares of common stock into which each share of Series X Preferred Stock may be converted.

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Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance.

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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased.

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Reserved for Future Issuance (Details) - shares		6 Months Ended
Reserved for Future Issuance (Details) - shares	Jun. 02, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Common Stock
Number of shares reserved for future issuance		18,996,948	9,646,540
Warrants for the purchase of common stock
Common Stock
Number of shares reserved for future issuance		9,183,885	6,193,749
Options outstanding to purchase Common Stock
Common Stock
Number of shares reserved for future issuance		7,930,334	1,367,667
Options available for future issuance to purchase Common Stock
Common Stock
Number of shares reserved for future issuance		1,697,308	1,936,173
Shares reserved for the employee stock purchase plan
Common Stock
Number of shares reserved for future issuance		185,421	148,951
Series X redeemable convertible preferred stock
Common Stock
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)		32,545	0
Number of shares of common stock into which each share of Series X Preferred Stock may be converted	1,000	1,000