The phrase "activating a number of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the process of enabling or starting multiple items, features, or systems simultaneously.
Example: "The software update is designed for activating a number of new features that enhance user experience."
Alternatives: "enabling several" or "turning on multiple".
LMP1 functions as a constitutively activated member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) superfamily, activating a number of signaling pathways (NF-κB, ERK-MAPK, JNK/AP1, PI3K) in a ligand-independent manner [34].
"I think that works to our advantage for the first time, because when somebody is exposed to a negative experience, you are activating a number of biological symptoms that could be predictive of the person's ability to be resilient or susceptible to a stressor.
WNT ligands can influence cell behaviour by activating a number of distinguishable downstream intracellular pathways [24].
Extracellular Hsp90α has been implicated in activating a number of proteins important for disease- relevant processes [38].
The Golgi, like the ER, plays a role as an intracellular Ca2+ reservoir, which can be released in the cytosol in response to various stimuli, in turn activating a number of intracellular signaling cascades [38].
KLKB1 has a known proteolytic function, activating a number of proteins including bradykinin and blood clotting factor XII (58).
When over-activated, the RAAS activates a number of pathways and contributes to the onset and progression of chronic renal damage [ 2].
In the active GTP-bound state, RAS activates a number of downstream signalling cascades involved in controlling cell growth and behaviour.
It has been shown that activation of MAPKs can phosphorylate and activate a number of signaling pathways, including p53.
This activates a number of common transcription factors including activator protein (AP -1, nucleAP -1ctor–κB (nuclearand interfactor κBulatory factors (IRF)-3.
HIF-1α activation under conditions of hypoxia is known to activate a number of epithelial barrier-protective genes [ 49].
