Mark E. Cook, Ph.D.

Rm 1064 Animal Science
Madison, WI 53706
608-262-7747
mcook@wisc.edu

Emphasis Group:
Animal Nutrition
Biochemical & Molecular Nutrition

Principal Research Interests:
Nutrient and chemical modulation of immune function and immune regulation of nutrient metabolism, physiology, development and growth, including inflammatory, autoimmune disease and molecular mechanisms.

Representative Publications:

Li, G., D.E. Butz, and M.E. Cook. 2006. Selective conjugated fatty acids inhibit guinea pig platelet aggregation. Eu. J. Pharmacology 545:93-99

Butz, D.E., G. Li, M.E. Cook 2006. t10,c12 conjugated linoleic acid induces compensatory growth after immune-challenge. J. Nutr Biochem. 17:735-741

Li, G., B. Dong, D.E. Butz, Y Park, M.W. Paiza, and M.E. Cook. 2006 NF-kB independent inhibition of lipopolysaccharide-induced cyclooxygenase by a conjugated linoleic acid cognate, conjugated nonadecadienoic acid. Biochem. Biophy. Acta. 1761(9):969-972

Butz, D.E., G. Li, S. Huebner, and M.E. Cook 2007. Mechanistic approach to understanding conjugated linoleic acid's role in inflammation using murine models of rheumatoid arthritis. Am J. Physiol. Integr Comp. Physiol. 293(2):R669-676.

Li, G., D. Barnes, D. Butz, D. Bjorling, and M.E. Cook. 2005. 10t, 12c-conjugated linoleic acid inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced cyclooxygenase expression in vitro and in vivo. J Lipid Res 46:2134-2142.