Abstract
Injectable hydrogel systems are important bone substitutes for regeneration because of their handling properties and the ability to fill irregular defects. Silk-hydroxyapatite composite materials with silk nanofibers in hydrogels were prepared and used as biomaterials for osteogenesis. These thixotropic silk nanofiber hydrogels and water-dispersible silk-HA nanoparticles were blended to form injectable nanoscale systems with a homogeneous distribution of a high HA content [60% (w/w)] to imitate bone niche. A modulus of ∼21 kPa was also achieved following the addition of HA in the systems, providing physical cues to induce osteodifferentiation. The composite hydrogels supported improved osteogenesis compared to that with silk nanofiber hydrogels. The newly formed bone tissue and bone defect healing were detected after implantation of the silk-HA composite hydrogels, suggesting utility for the regeneration of irregular bone defects.
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