Inventors:
Ching-Chang Ko - Chapel Hill NC, US
Camilla Tulloch - Chapel Hill NC, US
Assignee:
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL - Chapel Hill NC
International Classification:
A61K 35/12, A61K 33/42, A61P 43/00
Abstract:
A formable bioceramic including hydroxyapatite nanocrystals, gelatin, and sol-gel-containing material is described. Also described is a process for making and using the bioceramic. The formable bioceramic displays superior mechanical strength, elasticity, biocompatibility and forming capabilities and is targeted for bone repairs and template-assisted tissue engineering applications.