Publications
Kukucka, Mark A. Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) Leydig cells. Photo. Cellimagelibrary.org. 28 May 2012. http://www.cellimagelibrary.org/images/41110.
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1994. Determination of oxytocin in biological samples by isocratic high-performance liquid chromatography with coulometric detection using C18 solid-phase extraction and polyclonal antibody-based immunoaffinity column purification. J Chromatogr B Biomed Appl 653(2):139-45.
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1994. Elevated concentrations of ascorbate and normoxia suppress testosterone production in cultured guinea pig Leydig cells. Reprod Toxicol 8(4):333-9.
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1994. Isolation and culture of highly enriched populations of Leydig cells from guinea-pig (Cavia porcellus) testes. Andrologia 26(4):217-24.
Kukucka, Mark A. 1993. Mechanisms by which hypoxia augments Leydig cell viability and differentiated cell function in vitro. Dissertation (Ph.D.) -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1993. The antioxidant defense system of isolated guinea pig Leydig cells. Mol Cell Biochem 126(1):1-7.
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1993. Inhibition of hydrogen peroxide production by vitamin C in Leydig cells cultured under normobaric and hypoxic conditions. FASEB J 7(3):A348.
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1992. HPLC determination of an oxytocin-like peptide produced by isolated guinea pig Leydig cells: stimulation by ascorbate. Arch Androl 29(2):185-90.
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1992. HPLC identification of an oxytocin-like peptide produced by isolated guinea pig Leydig cells: stimulation by sodium ascorbate. Mol Androl 4(1-2):160-161.
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1992. Superoxide dismutase and glutathione status of isolated guinea pig Leydig cells. In: Fourth Research Day Proceedings, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, p. 15. Blacksburg, VA.
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1992. Superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in guinea pig Leydig cells. FASEB J 6(5):A1097.
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1991. HPLC identification of an oxytocin-like peptide from isolated guinea pig Leydig cells. In: Third Research Day Proceedings, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, p. 18. Blacksburg, VA..
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1991. The antioxidant enzyme defense system of guinea pig Leydig cells. FASEB J 5(4):A891.
Kukucka, Mark A. and Hara P. Misra. 1990. Effect of megadoses of vitamin C on the reproductive performance of sexually mature female guinea pigs. Physiologist 33(4):A-98.
Kukucka, Mark A., John R. Strait and Hara P. Misra. 1987. High performance liquid chromatography measurement of steroid levels in make rat testes following oral vitamin C administration. Fed Proc 46(4):1489.
Kukucka, Mark A. 1985. Spatial relationships, behavioral patterns and performance levels of group-housed domestic rabbits. Thesis (M.S.) -- University of Maryland.
Kukucka, Mark A. and William R. Stricklin. 1985. Spatial relationships, behavioral patterns and performance levels of group-housed domestic rabbits. J. Anim Sci 61(S1):213.