The number of common shares received for each transaction after the reverse stock split.

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The number of common shares originally held prior to reverse stock split for each transaction.

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The multiplier of the reverse stock split ratio for the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation as approved by the stockholders.

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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock.

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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws.

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Ratio applied to the conversion of stock split, for example but not limited to, one share converted to two or two shares converted to one.

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Stockholders' Equity - Reverse Stock Split (Details)	Jul. 27, 2018 shares	Jun. 20, 2018 shares	Dec. 31, 2019 $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2018 $ / shares shares
Class of Warrant or Right
Common stock, shares authorized		280,000,000	70,000,000	70,000,000
Reverse stock split conversion ratio	0.125
Multiplier used for the reverse stock split ratio		2
Number of shares to be exchange in the reverse stock split	8
Number of shares received in the reverse stock split	1
Common stock, par value \| $ / shares			$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Minimum
Class of Warrant or Right
Reverse stock split conversion ratio		0.25
Maximum
Class of Warrant or Right
Reverse stock split conversion ratio		0.125