Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Cover
- Document and Entity Information
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Narrative)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Narrative) - USD ($)			12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2016	Jun. 19, 2008	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill impairment
Accrued interest and penalties
Payments on revenue recognition milestone method			$ 100,000
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock dividend earned percentage	8.00%		8.00%
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] \| First Anniversary [Member]
Preferred stock dividend earned percentage		10.00%
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] \| Second Anniversary [Member]
Preferred stock dividend earned percentage		15.00%
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] \| Third Anniversary [Member]
Preferred stock dividend earned percentage		20.00%
Minimum [Member]
Leasehold improvements and equipment, useful life			3 years
Maximum [Member]
Leasehold improvements and equipment, useful life			10 years

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