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Full Agonist
PharmacologyA drug that binds a receptor and activates it at maximum possible effect, as opposed to a partial agonist or antagonist.
Example: Classic psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD are full agonists at the 5-HT2A receptor — see that entry, and our Antagonist entry above, for the opposite case.
What is a full agonist?
A drug that binds a receptor and activates it at maximum possible effect, as opposed to a partial agonist or antagonist.
Are classic psychedelics full agonists?
Yes — psilocybin and LSD are full agonists at the 5-HT2A receptor. See that entry, and our Antagonist entry, for the opposite case.