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Income from continuing operations and discontinued operations attributable to Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. excluding amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests [Table Text Block] | The following table represents income from continuing operations and discontinued operations attributable to Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, excluding the amounts attributable to these noncontrolling interests (in thousands):
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