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Stock Based Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail)

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Stock Based Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]    
Stock-based compensation expense $ 1,053 $ 398
Research and development [Member]
   
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]    
Stock-based compensation expense 534 240
General and administrative [Member]
   
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]    
Stock-based compensation expense $ 519 $ 158