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Significant Contracts (Detail textuals) - Daiichi Sankyo $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Future milestone payments payable | $ 10
Period for which royalties will be paid following first commercial sale of licensed products | 10 years
Notice period for termination of license by the entity for technical, scientific, efficacy, safety, or commercial reasons | 6 months
Notice period for termination of license after launch of a sapacitabine-based product by the entity, or by either party for material default | 12 months

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