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Collaborative Research and Development Agreements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Revenue Recognized

During the three and nine month periods the following revenue was recognized (in thousands):

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2012				2011				2012				2011
NIAID Contract		$	1,100			$	534			$	2,840			$	1,650
All other NIH grants			119				124				348				787
Total NIH grant revenue recognized		$	1,219			$	658			$	3,188			$	2,437

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