Dr. Andrew C Charles MD
Neurologist | Neurology
300 Medical Plaza #b200 Los Angeles CA, 90095About
Dr. Andrew Charles is a distinguished Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Charles specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Charles employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Charles is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- 1992
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Intercellular calcium signaling in astrocytes via ATP release through connexin hemichannels.
- From inhibition to excitation: functional effects of interaction between opioid receptors.
- EGF activates intracellular and intercellular calcium signaling by distinct pathways in tumor cells.
- Oculodentodigital dysplasia connexin43 mutations result in non-functional connexin hemichannels and gap junctions in C6 glioma cells.
- Gene expression is differentially regulated by neurotransmitters in embryonic neuronal cortical culture.
- Mitochondrial transport in processes of cortical neurons is independent of intracellular calcium.
- Distinct vascular conduction with cortical spreading depression.
- Reduced threshold for cortical spreading depression in female mice.
- Binding specificity and internalization properties of an antibody-avidin fusion protein targeting the human transferrin receptor.
- Gliopathic pain: when satellite glial cells go bad.
- Bradykinin increases resensitization of purinergic receptor signaling in glioma cells.
- Lethal iron deprivation induced by non-neutralizing antibodies targeting transferrin receptor 1 in malignant B cells.
- Spontaneous behavioral responses in the orofacial region: a model of trigeminal pain in mouse.
- Multimodal examination of structural and functional remapping in the mouse photothrombotic stroke model.
- Pain referral patterns of the C1 to C3 nerves: implications for headache disorders.
Awards
- 2010-2012 Southern California Super Doctors
- 2009 Southern California Super Doctors 2008
Treatments
- Headache, General Neurology
Fellowships
- Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine 1990
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