A mixed opioid receptor agonist-antagonist produces the same effects as a partial opioid receptor agonist.

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A mixed opioid receptor agonist-antagonist can have varying effects at different opioid receptors (e.g., agonist at one receptor and antagonist at another), leading to a complex profile of effects, whereas a partial opioid receptor agonist activates opioid receptors but to a lesser degree than a full agonist, producing a more uniform effect across its target receptors.

A Mixed Opioid Receptor Agonist-Antagonist Produces the Same Effects as a Partial