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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Estimated Useful Life Of Asset [Table Text Block] | Property and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated or amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset or the underlying lease term for leasehold improvements, whichever is shorter. The estimated useful life by asset description is noted in the following table.
Asset Description |  | Estimated Useful Life
Office equipment and furniture |  | 3-5 years
Laboratory equipment |  | 7-10 years
Manufacturing equipment |  | 10 years
Leasehold improvements and fixtures |  | Lesser of estimated useful or life of lease

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