The phrase "a pattern of alterations" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing changes or modifications that occur in a consistent or recognizable manner.
Example: "The study revealed a pattern of alterations in the species' behavior over the years."
Alternatives: "a trend of changes" or "a series of modifications".
Cytogenetic studies of ACC have demonstrated a pattern of chromosomal alterations that are not consistent with known solid tumor types, suggesting that there may be different mechanisms involved in its carcinogenesis [13].
In a human neuron cell line, Se compounds were recently shown to induce a pattern of biochemical alterations which have been implicated in ALS pathogenesis [ 30].
The aim of the study of 14 brain structures and their 24 subdivisions (layers, sectors, nuclei) including subcortical and cortical structures, cerebellum, and brainstem was to identify a global pattern of alterations and to establish whether the function of altered structures matches the behavioral alterations that are diagnostic for autism.
A similar pattern of alterations was observed in hepatocytes incubated with SIN-1, and these changes were also prevented by SOD.
mRNA expression profiling revealed a consistent pattern of alterations in the global gene expression signature of MSC at different passages.
Our comparison revealed that 29 genes have a similar pattern of alterations in both populations while 13 genes displayed different profiles (Table 4).
Furthermore, we show that down regulation of PrPc expression in Caco-2/TC7 enterocytes lead to a complex pattern of alterations in both cell architecture and completion of the cell division process.
Proliferating daughter (D3) cells displayed a similar pattern of alterations in gene expression, but, intriguingly, this was associated with an increase in 5-mC levels.
The sialic acid-specific lectins Sambucus nigra agglutinin and Maackia amurensis agglutinin and the galactose-specific lectin Ricinus communis agglutinin revealed a complex pattern of alterations in glycoprotein glycosylation after crystalline silica or manganese dioxide treatments.
