Number of share options (or share units) exercised.

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Represents the unamortized compensation for common stock granted.

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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Aggregate unrecognized cost of option awards made to employees under a stock option plan or plans, that have yet to vest.

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Date the equity-based award expires, in CCYY-MM-DD format.

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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology.

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The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options.

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Fair value of options vested. Excludes equity instruments other than options, for example, but not limited to, share units, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock.

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Description of pertinent provisions of equity-based compensation awards that have actual or potential impact upon the company's financial statements.

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Long-Term Incentive Plan and Other Compensatory Awards (Details Textual) (USD $)					12 Months Ended		142 Months Ended													12 Months Ended		98 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2008 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Apr. 30, 2008 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2007 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2006 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2005 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2004 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2003 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2002 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2001 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2000 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Mar. 02, 2000 Aldagen Inc [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan [Member] Non Employees [Member]
Shares authorized, shares available for grant					4,169,644	2,853,916	4,169,644		4,051,000			2,900,000			2,058,750					10,500,000		10,500,000
Ending Balance, shares available for grant					5,192,212	1,022,568	5,192,212	3,130,790	3,149,920	6,649,000	1,397,753	3,501,869	1,355,711	408,000	564,500	175,250	415,250	955,250	0	2,101,245		2,101,245
Number Of Share Options Excercised																						531,802
Balance Outstanding (Number of shares)	200,000	7,339,593	200,000	7,705,343	7,339,593	7,705,343	7,339,593	6,655,387	6,641,333		4,342,500	2,447,131	1,693,289	2,641,000	2,484,500	815,000	575,000	35,000	0	7,866,953		7,866,953
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Terms of Award																				Option terms are set by the Board of Directors for each option grant, and generally vest immediately upon grant or over a period of time ranging up to three years, are exercisable in whole or installments, and expire ten years from the date of grant.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Date																				Nov. 13, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value					$ 45,695	$ 66,236	$ 111,931													$ 1.19	$ 0.59
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized				$ 653,207		$ 269,225														$ 1,022,000		$ 1,022,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition					1 year 8 months 12 days	2 years 8 months 5 days														10 months 24 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value																				1,828,000	433,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Unamortized Compensation Granted																							$ 15,000