Agonist
A substance that binds to a receptor and activates it to produce a biological response. Full agonists produce maximal response; partial agonists produce submaximal response even at full receptor occupancy.
Exemples
- Morphine (full mu-opioid agonist)
- Buprenorphine (partial agonist)
- Albuterol (beta-2 agonist)
Le saviez-vous ?
A substance that binds to a receptor and activates it to produce a biological response. Full agonists produce maximal response; partial agonists produce submaximal response even at full receptor occupancy.