Intangible assets, net

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Intangible assets, net [Abstract]

Intangible assets, net

7. Intangible assets, net

At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, intangible assets, net of amortization were comprised of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2016 (Unaudited)(1)			December 31, 2015
Intangible assets	$	25,703		$	52,563
Accumulated amortization		(14,212	)		(18,971	)
Intangible assets, net	$	11,491		$	33,592

(1) Reflects the effect of the Deconsolidation.

BioTime recognized $2.3 million and $2.6 million in amortization expense of intangible assets, included in research and development, during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.