
pmid: 38404231
AbstractBone implants for different body parts require varying mechanical properties, dimensions, and biodegradability rates. Currently, it is still challenging to produce artificial bones with perfect compatibility with human bones. In this study, a silk‐fabric reinforced silk material (SFS) composed of pure silk with exceptional biocompatibility, osteogenesis, and biodegradability is reported, and demonstrates its outstanding performance as a bone implant material. The SFS is fabricated using a simple hot‐pressing technique, with degummed silk fabric as the reinforcement and silk fibroin as the matrix. The SFS as a self‐reinforced composite, has exceptional mechanical properties due to the almost perfect interface between the matrix and reinforcement. More importantly, its mechanical properties, biodegradability rates, and density can be tailored by adjusting the reinforcement structure and the ratio of the reinforcement to the matrix to align with the requirements for bone implantation in different parts of the human body. Besides, the SFS can improve osteoblastic proliferation and increase osteogenic activity, which is not the case with clinically used titanium alloy artificial bone. Therefore, the SFS holds significant potential to replace conventional metal or ceramic implants in the field of medical fracture repair.
Osteoblasts, Silk, Biocompatible Materials, Bone and Bones, Mice, Osteogenesis, Materials Testing, Bone Substitutes, Animals, Humans, Fibroins, Cell Proliferation
Osteoblasts, Silk, Biocompatible Materials, Bone and Bones, Mice, Osteogenesis, Materials Testing, Bone Substitutes, Animals, Humans, Fibroins, Cell Proliferation
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