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M. Houghton

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M. Houghton — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 13
Works: 41
Citations: 631

Most-cited papers

Flavonoids as Human Intestinal α-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Elizabeth Barber, M. Houghton, G. Williamson
2021Foods113 citations Open access
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Gut microbiome catabolites as novel modulators of muscle cell glucose metabolism
M. Houghton, A. Kerimi, V. Mouly, Š. Tumová +1 more
2018The FASEB Journal71 citations
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Quercetin preserves redox status and stimulates mitochondrial function in metabolically‐stressed HepG2 cells
M. Houghton, A. Kerimi, Š. Tumová, J. Boyle +1 more
2018Free Radical Biology & Medicine63 citations Open access
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Structure-function relationships in (poly)phenol-enzyme binding: Direct inhibition of human salivary and pancreatic α-amylases.
R. Visvanathan, M. Houghton, E. Barber, Gary Williamson
2024Food Research International55 citations Open access
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Measuring key human carbohydrate digestive enzyme activities using high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection
Elizabeth Barber, M. Houghton, R. Visvanathan, G. Williamson
2022Nature Protocols54 citations
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Flavonoids and phenolic acids from sugarcane: Distribution in the plant, changes during processing, and potential benefits to industry and health.
Ulluwis H A J Hewawansa, M. Houghton, E. Barber, R. S. Costa +2 more
2024Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety50 citations Open access
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Maltoheptaoside hydrolysis with chromatographic detection and starch hydrolysis with reducing sugar analysis: Comparison of assays allows assessment of the roles of direct α-amylase inhibition and starch complexation.
R. Visvanathan, M. Houghton, G. Williamson
2020Food Chemistry37 citations Open access
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Plasma measurements of the dual sugar test reveal carbohydrate immediately alleviates intestinal permeability caused by exertional heat stress
M. Houghton, R. Snipe, Gary Williamson, R. J. S. Costa
2023Journal of Physiology22 citations Open access
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A systematic review of the inhibitory effect of extracts from edible parts of nuts on α-glucosidase activity.
Mena Farazi, M. Houghton, Margaret Murray, G. Williamson
2023Food & Function21 citations Open access
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Effects of (Poly)phenols on Circadian Clock Gene–Mediated Metabolic Homeostasis in Cultured Mammalian Cells: A Scoping Review
N. Sulaimani, M. Houghton, M. Bonham, Gary Williamson
2024Advances in Nutrition18 citations Open access
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Inhibition of human starch digesting enzymes and intestinal glucose transport by walnut polyphenols.
Mena Farazi, M. Houghton, Luca Nicolotti, M. Murray +2 more
2024Food Research International17 citations Open access
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The Ability of Quercetin and Ferulic Acid to Lower Stored Fat is Dependent on the Metabolic Background of Human Adipocytes.
R. Little, M. Houghton, I. Carr, M. Wabitsch +2 more
2020Molecular Nutrition & Food Research15 citations
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Optimization of 1,2,4-Triazole-Based p97 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancer.
M. Laporte, Celeste N Alverez, Alexander Chatterley, M. Kovaliov +17 more
2023ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters13 citations Open access
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Maternal selenium dietary supplementation alters sociability and reinforcement learning deficits induced by in utero exposure to maternal immune activation in mice.
Brendan Gillespie, M. Houghton, K. Ganio, C. A. McDevitt +6 more
2023Brain, behavior, and immunity13 citations Open access
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Development of a low-fructose carbohydrate gel for exercise application
Isabel G. Martinez, M. Houghton, Matteo Forte, Gary Williamson +2 more
2024Heliyon9 citations Open access
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Lithium Enolates Derived from Weinreb Amides: Insights into Five-Membered Chelate Rings
M. Houghton, D. Collum
2016Journal of Organic Chemistry9 citations Open access
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Lithium Enolates Derived from Pyroglutaminol: Mechanism and Stereoselectivity of an Azaaldol Addition
M. Houghton, Christopher J. Huck, S. W. Wright, D. Collum
2016Journal of the American Chemical Society8 citations Open access
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Impact of Glucose, Inflammation and Phytochemicals on ACE2, TMPRSS2 and Glucose Transporter Gene Expression in Human Intestinal Cells
R. Visvanathan, M. Houghton, Gary Williamson
2025Antioxidants7 citations Open access
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The flavonoid quercetin decreases ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression but not SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in cultured human lung cells
M. Houghton, E. Balland, Matthew J. Gartner, B. J. Thomas +2 more
2024Biofactors7 citations Open access
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Inhibitory effect of extracts from edible parts of nuts on α-amylase activity: a systematic review.
Mena Farazi, M. Houghton, B. R. Cardoso, M. Murray +1 more
2024Food & Function6 citations Open access
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Lithium Enolates Derived from Pyroglutaminol: Aggregation, Solvation, and Atropisomerism
M. Houghton, N. Biok, Christopher J. Huck, Russell F. Algera +3 more
2016Journal of Organic Chemistry6 citations Open access
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The effect of quercetin on endothelial cells is modified by heterocellular interactions.
Š. Tumová, M. Houghton, G. Williamson
2020Food & Function5 citations Open access
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Impact of Acute (Poly)Phenol-Rich Sugarcane Extract Consumption on Postprandial Glycemic Response in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Crossover Study
Ulluwis H A J Hewawansa, E. Barber, M. Houghton, R. Visvanathan +3 more
2026Foods4 citations Open access
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Dexamethasone enhances intestinal glucose absorption and TMPRSS2 expression with implications for hyperglycaemia and infection risk
R. Visvanathan, M. Houghton, E. Barber, Kaitlin Day +2 more
2025Scientific Reports3 citations Open access
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Inhibition of human maltase-glucoamylase, sucrase-isomaltase and α-amylases by gallotannins and ellagitannins.
Mena Farazi, M. Houghton, M. Murray, B. R. Cardoso +1 more
2025International Journal of Biological Macromolecules3 citations Open access
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Time-of-day-dependent effects of a green tea extract on postprandial glycemia and insulinemia in healthy adults: a randomized, controlled, double-blind, cross-over intervention.
N. Sulaimani, E. Rosbotham, Rebekah Warnock, Louise Polzella +5 more
2025Food & Function2 citations Open access
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Dietary (poly)phenols mitigate the risk of metabolic disease via gut mechanisms
M. Houghton, R. Visvanathan, M. Farazi, E. Barber +1 more
2025Proceedings of the Nutrition Society1 citations
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The effect of bioactive phenolics on chronic mitochondrial stress associated with the onset of diabetes
M. Houghton, J. Boyle, Š. Tumová, G. Williamson
20141 citations
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Chestnut flour-enriched bread reduces postprandial glycaemic response in healthy adults: a randomised, controlled crossover study.
M. Houghton, Dylan R. Peiris, N. Sulaimani, R. Visvanathan +2 more
2026Food & Function0 citations Open access
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Acute response to a high-saturated-fat, high-refined-carbohydrate meal in healthy young men shows novel perturbation of multiple metabolic and defense pathways.
A. Dordevic, M. Murray, M. Houghton, Nina M. Trinquet +7 more
2026Food & Function0 citations Open access
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The impact of (poly)phenol-rich sugarcane extract intervention on markers of gastrointestinal integrity and systemic inflammation in response to exertional-heat stress
Ulluwis H A J Hewawansa, Kayla Henningsen, Natália Vilela Silva Daniel, Sandra In +5 more
2026Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition0 citations Open access
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A novel gut-mediated mechanism for the link between metabolic diseases and COVID-19
M. Houghton, R. Visvanathan, G. Williamson
2026Proceedings of the Nutrition Society0 citations Open access
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α-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone Reduces Blood Glucose Across Species
P. Swan, Brett Johnson, Stephanie E. Simonds, Tomris Mustafa +14 more
2025bioRxiv0 citations Open access
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A novel approach to the dual sugar test for the assessment of intestinal epithelium permeability in response to exertional heat stress and nutritional intervention
M. Houghton, R. Snipe, G. Williamson, R. J. S. Costa
2024Proceedings of the Nutrition Society0 citations Open access
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Dietary phytochemicals as regulators of gut inflammation in the context of type 2 diabetes
R. Visvanathan, G. Williamson, M. Houghton
2024Proceedings of the Nutrition Society0 citations Open access
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Investigating the effect of polyphenols from nuts on human carbohydrate digestion in vitro
M. Farazi, M. Houghton, M. Murray, B. R. Cardoso +1 more
2024Proceedings of the Nutrition Society0 citations Open access
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A systematic review of the inhibitory effect of extracts from edible parts of nut on α-amylase activity
Mena Farazi, M. Houghton, B. Cardoso, Margaret Murray +1 more
20230 citations Open access
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Systematic review of the inhibitory effect of extracts from edible parts of nuts on α-glucosidase activity
Mena Farazi, M. Houghton, M. Murray, Gary Williamson
20220 citations Open access
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Microbiome Catabolites as Novel Modulators of Cellular Glucose and Energy Metabolism
G. Williamson, A. Kerimi, M. Houghton
2021The FASEB Journal0 citations Open access
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Microbiome Catabolites as Novel Modulators of Cellular Glucose and Energy Metabolism
G. Williamson, M. Houghton, A. Kerimi
2020The FASEB Journal0 citations Open access
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The chronic effects of dietary (poly)phenols on mitochondrial dysfunction and glucose uptake in cellular models of the liver and skeletal muscle.
M. Houghton
20170 citations
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