activated

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Once activated, Cul4A works together with an adaptor protein called WDR5 to target DNA repair proteins such as RAD51 for destruction.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

A cardiothoracic surgeon, Briggs realized the newly activated law didn’t provide adequate protections for patients having medical complications.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Support mechanisms are activated before a young person disappears from the system altogether.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“The top of the storage tank began to bulge, and fumes released for approximately 5 minutes until employees activated the manual fire suppression system.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I grabbed Vogel's suit and activated the internal air sensors while leaving the helmet off.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir