| Property and Equipment, Net - Summary of Property and Equipment, Net (Detail) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | 
|---|---|---|
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | $ 1,556,549 | $ 1,537,740 | 
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,529,636) | (1,453,149) | 
| Property and equipment, net | 26,913 | 84,591 | 
| Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 20,742 | 20,742 | 
| Laboratory Equipment [Member] | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 769,157 | 757,882 | 
| Leasehold Improvements [Member] | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 487,871 | 487,871 | 
| Office and Computer Equipment [Member] | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | $ 278,779 | $ 271,245 |