The subject invention concerns a composite comprising an organic fluid-swellable, fibrous matrix, such as collagen, and a mineral phase, such as calcium carbonate or phosphate mineral phase, for use as a biomimetic of bone. In another aspect, the subject invention concerns a process for making a composite...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7547449?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7547449 - Method for treating a bone defect with an organic/inorganic composite
