Sentence examples for constitute a mechanism from inspiring English sources

The piston, connecting rod, and crankshaft in a reciprocating engine constitute a mechanism for changing the rectilinear motion of the piston into the rotary motion of the crankshaft.

This might constitute a mechanism by which the enzyme avoids the formation of a stable but enzymatically unproductive state.

Since melatonin appears to have a hormonal role in mammals, and its synthesis is confined to the pineal gland, the inhibition of hydroxyindole-O-methyl transferase by light may constitute a mechanism of neuroendocrine regulation.

These alterations are thought to constitute a mechanism of growth advantage in these tumor types.

If confirmed, these results could constitute a mechanism to control viral entry and cytopathogenic effects.

Since epigenetic patterns can be passed on to subsequent generations, epigenetics may also constitute a mechanism by which AD in a first degree relative confers increased risk of "sporadic" disease.

In other words, if adolescents perceive that their peers value aggressive behavior, they may intentionally use it to gain social status, constituting a mechanism for social adaptation.

In addition to this symptom, comparing oneself socially with others constitutes a mechanism used by the self to derive a personal sense of adjustment and adaptation to the transitions and adverse events of life.

Thus, it constitutes a mechanism operating under various task and stimulus conditions which is observable using different methods.

Biofilm formation is important in Candida albicans pathogenesis and constitutes a mechanism of antifungal resistance.

These results indicate that apoptosis of tumor cells constitutes a mechanism to promote progression of cancer that extends beyond NHL.