The phrase "are able to activate" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the capability or potential to initiate or turn on something, often in a technical or functional context.
Example: "The new software features allow users to easily access and are able to activate advanced settings."
Alternatives: "can activate" or "have the ability to activate".
110, 111 In addition, all six proteins have acyl-CoA synthetase activity and are able to activate LCFAs and VLCFAs to their CoA hoisters for subsequent metabolism.
They are produced by activated cells and are able to activate other cells during inflammatory responses.
In concert with these pro-inflammatory substances, endogenous molecules released by activated or damaged cells, are able to activate the innate immunity mechanisms.
Earlier research showed that trainers who take an active attitude towards feedback giving are able to activate inactive trainees [ 16].
These factors are able to activate microglial cells; in particular, IL-4 causes alternative activation (M2) of microglia (Gadani et al., 2012).
Several neuroinflammatory mediators are able to activate the KP leading to the production of QA by activated microglia and infiltrating macrophages[4].
At the same time, these excitations are able to activate enzymatic proteins that are also actually observed often enough during activation of membranes [11 13].
Previous works have shown that virulent M. tuberculosis strains are able to activate the mitochondrial cell death pathway including cytochrome c release and caspase activation.
These complexes are able to activate molecular hydrogen in aqueous solution and allow the design of arene ruthenium bioconjugates.
The Garden State Parkway and the Atlantic City Expressway charge a flat fee, so workers are able to activate the system one plaza at a time.
Many other aspects of diabetic pathology are able to activate cardiac fibroblasts37 including: TNF-α, angiotensin II, TGF-β1, oxidative stress, elevated monocyte infiltration38 and increased macrophage abundance39.
