Sentence examples for functions both as from inspiring English sources

Hawarden functions both as a commuter suburb for Chester and as part of the Deeside industrial region.

Thus, TIMP-2 functions both as an inhibitor of MMPs and is required for pro-MMP-2 activation [ 11].

Conclusion: AT appears to play diverse functions both as a modulator and as a target of POPs toxicity.

The positively charged PIA likely functions both as a mechanical barrier against peptides and phagocytes, and by electrostatic repulsion of the predominantly cationic antibacterial peptides.

Hicks, C. et al. A secreted Delta1-Fc fusion protein functions both as an activator and inhibitor of Notch1 signaling.

Hawthorne's long preface, "The Custom-House", which functions both as framing device and historical note, has become almost as celebrated as the novel itself.

Like Mr. Hou's movie "The Exploding Girl" functions both as a discreet character study and as a tranquil city portrait, finding moments of repose amid urban cacophony.

The firm also created an urban park that functions both as a power plant and a ski slope, with zero toxic emissions.

The New York store functions both as a community center and as a destination for gawkers and serious customers.

A trap-set drummer and percussionist, Mr. Sanabria functions both as an essential part of the Latin jazz scene in New York and perhaps its best teacher in an academic setting.

The Microsoft digital ink system, which is based on an "intelligent" stylus that functions both as a writing implement and a mouse control device, does try to refine cursive script by smoothing the curves of each pen stroke.