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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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The amount of compensation earned (contract income) under a research and development arrangement accounted for as a contract to perform research and development for others.

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Number of shares issued in lieu of cash for services contributed to the entity. Number of shares includes, but is not limited to, shares issued for services contributed by vendors and founders.

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Payments related to contract research services.

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