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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Gain on Settlement (Details) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2018
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Potential milestone payments receivable |  | $ 6,000,000 |
Dispute settlement | $ 3,650,000 |  |
Gain related to litigation settlement | $ 1,460,000 |  | $ 1,460,000
Share of settlement percentage | 40.00% |  |
ViaGen, Inc |  |  |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership percentage |  | 40.00% |

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