Property and Equipment, Net - Summary of Property and Equipment, Net (Detail) - USD ($) |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | $ 1,606,154 | $ 1,588,564 |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,518,692) | (1,447,913) |
| Property and equipment, net | 87,462 | 140,651 |
| 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 | 812,215 | 794,625 |
| 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 | $ 285,326 | $ 285,326 |
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