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Related Party Transactions (Details) - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center [Member] | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
New Drug Application [Member] |
Summary of milestone payments related to related party |
Milestones payments | $ 750,000
Receipt of Regulatory Approval From U.S. FDA [Member] |
Summary of milestone payments related to related party |
Milestones payments | $ 1,750,000

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