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| Network | 100260 - Disclosure - Commitments (Tables) (http://www.achaogen.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureCommitmentsTables) |
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| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001301501 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
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Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments | Future minimum lease payments under the operating leases as of December 31, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):
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