The present invention relates to a multi-purpose bio-material useful as a
bone filler, bio-adhesive, bone cement and bone graft. One preferred
embodiment of the present invention generally comprises: potassium
phosphate, a metal oxide (i.e. MgO), a calcium containing compound, a
sugar and an aqueous solution. Exemplary calcium containing compounds
include but are not limited to tri-calcium phosphates. The present
invention is particularly useful as a bio-adhesive for bone, ligament,
and other soft tissue and has surprising and unexpected
osteoproliferative effects. The composition can be used for a variety of
other uses.