The present invention aims at providing a biomaterial composite not having
risks of pathogen infection and unfavorable side effects such as
rejection response. According to the invention, there is provided a
biomaterial composite, which comprises a polypeptide and a calcium
phosphate compound, said peptide comprising the units of Formulas (I) to
(III):
[--(OC--(CH.sub.2).sub.m--CO).sub.p-(Pro-Y-Gly).sub.n-].sub.a (I)
[--(OC--(CH.sub.2).sub.m--CO).sub.p-(z).sub.r-].sub.b (II)
[--HN--R--NH--].sub.c (III)
wherein m, p, q, Y, n, Z, r, R, a, b and c are as defined in the
specification. The composite of the invention is particularly suitable
for an artificial bone due to its high biocompatibility, high endurance
and mechanical strength. Further, the invention can provide a process of
the composite according to the invention can for preparation of the
composite having excellent mechanical characteristics by a simple
procedure.