The phrase "a potential alteration of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing possible changes or modifications to something, indicating that an alteration is being considered or is likely.
Example: "The researchers are examining a potential alteration of the original hypothesis based on new data."
Alternatives: "a possible change to" or "a prospective modification of".
The evidence currently available suggests anxious or depressive patients complain more of pain although there is no proof concerning a potential alteration of the nociceptive threshold.
This result points out a general age-related decline in the mental simulation of movements, beyond a potential alteration of the self-monitoring system with aging.
We purposely chose a relatively short time point (8 h), in order to avoid a potential alteration of results by the differing cellular growth rates.
Presence of T4SS in Wolbachia genome suggests a potential alteration of host cell expression as a means of facilitating its intracellular survival and dissemination, as observed for other intracellular bacteria [ 11].
In both synapse types, Q555X-hSynI expression was associated with a decrease in the amplitude of single eIPSCs and eEPSCs and a parallel increase in latency, suggesting a potential alteration of the SV fusion mechanisms (Fig. 2A and B; Table 1).
The rationale was to describe any potential alteration of cerebral autoregulation function associated with the use of VAD, as the long term use of VAD may lead to impaired cerebral autoregulation and worse neurological outcomes.
A major concern about the toxicity of xenoestrogens (XEs) is potential alteration of responses to physiologic estrogens when XEs are present simultaneously.
Open image in new window Figure 3 Potential alteration of host mRNA homeostasis by viral RNAs.
One of the main risks is the potential alteration of groundwater quality by the intrusion of contaminants such as trace elements.
Ideally, forthcoming research will investigate the impact of these findings on subsequent orthodontic management in terms of potential alteration of the treatment plant or the need for further multidisciplinary care.
