Collaborative Research and Development Agreement (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
Collaborative Research And Development Agreement Details
Date of collaborative research and development agreement	March 2013
Amount of collaborative research and development agreement	$ 4.6

Amount of collaborative research and development agreement

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