DR. ROBERT ENGLER, M.D.
Osteopathic Medicine at Vista Del Oceano, Del Mar, CA
License number
California G30358
Category
Osteopathic Medicine
Type
Cardiovascular Disease
Address
Address
14801 Vista Del Oceano, Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone
(858) 794-7280
Professional information
Dr. Robert L Engler, Del Mar CA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Cardiology
Address:
14801 Vista Del Oceano, Del Mar 92014
(858) 794-7280 (Phone), (858) 794-7280 (Fax)
(858) 794-7280 (Phone), (858) 794-7280 (Fax)
Certifications:
Cardiovascular Disease, 1975, Internal Medicine, 1973
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Education:
Medical School
Georgetown University
Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
Georgetown University
Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
Methods Of Altering Cardiac Cell Phenotype
US Patent:
2001001, Aug 23, 2001
Filed:
Dec 19, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/745185
Inventors:
Robert Engler - Del Mar CA, US
International Classification:
A61K048/00
US Classification:
424/093210, 435/320100
Abstract:
Methods for improving or maintaining cardiac function in patients are disclosed. The methods include the stimulation of heart muscle regeneration, the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure and the prevention of organ transplant rejection. Methods are also disclosed for the treatment of patients after myocardial infarction and/or patients with congestive heart failure by adenovirus-mediated delivery of peptides, including, but not limited to, NKX-2.5, MEF2, GATA4, BCL-2, HGH, and Fas ligand, that alter the phenotype of cells in the heart.