BIOMIMETIC PEPTIDES FOR BONE AUGMENTATION

摘要

The present invention relates to synthetic peptides for use in bone tissue repair and regeneration applications. The present invention also relates to various compositions and devices (including implantable orthopaedic/dental devices) that contain the synthetic peptides of the present invention, and methods involving the use of the synthetic peptides of the present invention. The present invention also relates to a bone replacement or bone-reconstructive material, which includes a polymer matrix and a synthetic peptide of the present invention.