Partial agonists are compounds that bind to a receptor and activate it, but produce a weaker response compared to full agonists. They can stimulate the receptor to a certain extent while also blocking the effect of other full agonists. This unique interaction with the receptor makes partial agonists significant in pharmacology, particularly in situations where modulation of receptor activity is needed without the complete activation seen with full agonists.
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