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License agreement with Wyeth Holding Corporation (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Maximum [Member] |
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |
Increase In Milestone Payment | $ 15.0
Minimum [Member] |
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |
Increase In Milestone Payment | 14.0
License agreement | Wyeth |
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |
Aggregate amount of payments made under license agreement | 7.6
Accrued milestone payment associated with the first Phase 3 clinical trial | 3.0
License agreement | Wyeth | Maximum [Member] |
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |
Increase In License Maintenance Fees | 0.3
License agreement | Wyeth | Minimum [Member] |
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |
Increase In License Maintenance Fees | $ 0.2

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