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The Business CLBS03 (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 patient cohort
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |
Interim Efficacy Analysis, Percentage Threshold | 50.00%
Interim Efficacy Analysis, Follow-up Milestone Period | 6 years
The Sanford Project: T-Rex Study [Member] |
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |
Number of Cohorts | cohort | 2
Number Of Patients, Cohort One | 18
Number Of Patients, Cohort Two | 93

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