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The Business Cell Therapy Development and Manufacturing (Details) - PCT Allendale, LLC [Member] | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 client product filing
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |
Number Of Clients | client | 100
Number Of Products Produced | product | 20,000
Number Of Years Since Foundation | 17 years
United States And European Union [Member] |
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |
Number Of Supported Regulatory Filings | filing | 50

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