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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Tissue Engineering

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  • Large bone defect regeneration presents a growing challenge, particularly with an aging global population.
  • Traditional bone grafting methods have limitations, driving the need for advanced bone repair solutions.
  • Developing materials that mimic the native bone extracellular matrix (ECM) is crucial for restoring bone function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in silk fibroin (SF)-based scaffolds for bone regeneration.
  • To highlight the properties of SF that make it suitable for bone tissue engineering.
  • To discuss the design and application of SF scaffolds in restoring bone function.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of SF-based materials and processing techniques for bone regeneration.
  • Analysis of SF properties relevant to bone tissue engineering (biocompatibility, biodegradability, mechanical properties, processability).
  • Examination of SF scaffold designs and their applications in preclinical and clinical studies.

Main Results:

  • Silk fibroin (SF) possesses excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical properties suitable for bone regeneration.
  • Various SF-based scaffold designs have been developed, demonstrating potential for bone defect repair.
  • SF's ease of processability allows for tailored scaffold architectures to mimic native bone ECM.

Conclusions:

  • Silk fibroin is a highly promising natural polymer for developing advanced bone regeneration strategies.
  • SF-based scaffolds offer a viable alternative to traditional bone grafts, addressing limitations and improving outcomes.
  • Continued research into SF scaffold design and application will advance bone tissue engineering and address clinical needs.