A ligand that activates a receptor. Response depends on ligand efficacy, occupancy and the signalling system in which it is measured.
The ability of a bound ligand to promote receptor activation. Its estimation must account for receptor abundance and downstream amplification.
An agonist whose efficacy produces less than the maximum response of a higher-efficacy agonist under specified conditions. High receptor reserve can conceal partial efficacy.
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