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Commitments and Contingencies - Research Funding Payments (Details) - Sponsored Research Agreement - Broad - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2018
Commitments and contingencies |  |
First research funding amount due and payable |  | $ 5.0
Second research funding amount due and payable |  | $ 7.5
Promissory notes issued | $ 12.5 |
Research Funding Payments |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |
First research funding amount due and payable | 5.0 |
Second research funding amount due and payable | $ 7.5 |

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