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Abstract

A resorbable bone replacement material made of calcium phosphate particles of different phases which are embedded in an inventive-specific cross-linked collagen matrix. The goal is to form a non-brittle, bone replacement moulded body having a positive fit, i.e. having a shape which is anatomic and/or corresponds to the defect, which perfectly fills the bone defect and can be resorbed thereby. Said goal is achieved by producing the bone replacement material made of a mixture of calcium phosphate particles which is embedded in an inventive cross-linked collagen matrix. In particular, the collagen cross-linking is achieved by a Laccase-induced peptide cross-linking and suitable bridge molecules. Essentially substituted dihydroxyarmotes and/or substrates of the lignolytic polyphenoloxidases, such as Laccases, are suitable as bridge molecules. Also, monocyclic ortho-dihydroxyaromates, monocyclic para-dihydroxyaromates, bicyclic monohydroxyaromates, polycyclic monohydroxyaromates, bicyclic dihydroxyaromates, polycyclic dihydroxyaromates, bicyclic trihydroxyaromates, polycyclic trihydroxyaromates, or mixtures thereof are used. The inventive hydroxyaromates are not part of a polymer chain as opposed to the known conchal adhesive.

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