Sentence examples for a contributory function from inspiring English sources

In this study, we uncovered a new significance of the peripheral and tumoral global EBV load, which appeared to represent not only a harmless passenger, as suggested by others [ 12], but also a contributory function to the body's immune reaction against the tumor.

The diaphragm is believed to play a contributory role in the barrier function of the lower esophagus.

Whereas IL-12 is essential for the expression of NK-cell effector functions in vivo, IL-18 only plays a contributory role by supporting the NK-cell response to IL-12.

Genetics may also play a contributory role.

However, previous research has not established the extent to which delirium plays a contributory role.

The surface charge of the resin was found to have a contributory role.

Postnatal Ontogenesis of the Islet Circadian Clock Plays a Contributory Role in ß-Cell Maturation Process.

Cholecystokinin appears to play a contributory role in the development of pancreatitis.

Other unique pharmacokinetic properties may also have a contributory role.

Although these experiments were carried out on hypocotyls, it is likely that such contributory function of BRs applies to hyponasty since the exclusive role of auxin in ethylene-induced hyponasty is still under debate (Van Zanten et al. 2009 a ).

Furthermore, it may serve as a contributory marker of postoperative vascular function that has been reported to be impaired by systemic inflammation [ 32].