Business Overview (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012 item	Aug. 31, 2012 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company FV-100
Asset Purchase Agreement
Initial payment in terms of agreement		$ 1
Milestone of aggregate net sales		$ 125
Number of Volunteers Enrolled Maximum	70

Represents the minimum net sales milestone to be achieved for payment of subsequent milestones under an asset purchase agreement.

No definition available.

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