| abstract |
An hybrid scaffold (1) is made of materials that define peripheral layers (2, 4) designed to interface with the tissues in the implant site and one or more intermediate layers (3) where the materials are combined to give the scaffold mechanical properties suitable for withstanding the stresses of the implant site, the materials being fibroin for the peripheral layers and polyurethane combined with fibroin for each intermediate layer (Fig. 1). |