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11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Research and development expense | $ 15,606,985 | $ 17,445,382
R & D deferred rent liability | 5,000 | 2,000
Deferred rent liability | 18,000 | 18,000
Ergomed Collaborative Arrangement |  |
Research and development expense | 5,800,000 | 7,200,000
San Tomas |  |
Rent expense, including amortization of deferred rent | $ 245,000 | $ 234,000

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