Out-licensing Agreements - Deferred Revenue (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Collaborative agreements
Additions	$ 12,000
Balance at end of period	12,000
Territory License - Rilonacept \| Huadong
Collaborative agreements
Additions	12,000
Balance at end of period	12,000
Territory License - Rilonacept \| Huadong \| Collaboration revenue
Collaborative agreements
Revenue recognized	$ 0

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Amount of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration has been received or is receivable, classified as noncurrent.

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Amount of revenue recognized that was previously included in balance of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due.

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