The phrase "a role in triggering" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the influence or contribution of something in causing an event or reaction.
Example: "The study highlighted a role in triggering the immune response during the infection."
Alternatives: "a part in initiating" or "a function in causing".
Exposure to chemicals or infections also play a role in triggering autoimmune disorders.
Bulut and Ellsworth found no evidence that slow slip played a role in triggering the Izmit earthquake.
But a spokesman, Kevin Ortiz, said a protective cover for the third rail played a role in triggering the problem.
In this science talk, David Williams looks at the social and behavioral factors that play a role in triggering toxic stress for children and adults.
The biophysical and pharmacological properties of this Cl- channel are consistent with a role in triggering volume regulation in lymphocytes exposed to hyposmotic conditions.
Moreover, stress in general is still believed by some experts to play a role in triggering schizophrenia, perhaps by pushing a vulnerable individual over the edge.
LPC stimulates ICa.T in a [Ca2+]i-dependent manner via PKCα activation, which may play a role in triggering arrhythmias in pathophysiological conditions of the heart.
Cx31.1 appears to play a role in triggering cell death; knocking it down may provide a novel approach for tissue repair and engineering.
Therefore, besides the dysregulation of the immune system, intrinsic epidermal components are also likely to play a role in triggering and/or sustaining the disease process and contribute to the chronicity of psoriasis and its frequent relapses.
In this science talk, David Williams of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health looks at the social and behavioral factors including socioeconomic status, race, discrimination, and place that play a role in triggering toxic stress for children and adults.
The phase one trial, backed by a £20m grant from Cancer Research UK, is led by an international team who are investigating whether gut bacteria play a role in triggering cancer and making the disease more resistant to treatment in some patients.
