Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory Effects and Celiac-like Side Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil as a Vitamin D Receptor Agonist and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
Abstract
Prodrug Olmesartan Medoxomil (OM) is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and a vitamin D Receptor (VDR) agonist. Reducing the inflammation and improving the immune system OM prevents organ damage. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) can raise serum and tissue levels of the membrane-bound form of monocarboxypeptidase angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Increased ACE2 activity causes the balance in the RAAS to shift towards the positive ACE2-Ang-(1-7). Therefore It can be useful with anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic and anti-oxidative stress signals in the treatment of immune system diseases. OM is also known to have adverse effects, such as celiac-like enteropathy which was accepted by the FDA. The mechanism of OM's intestinal injury is thought to be the excessive consumption of the enzymes POX1 and carboxymethylenebutenolidase, which are also responsible for the the digestion of gliadin during the hydrolysis of the drug. Cell-mediated immune response and genetic predisposition are the other factors. Our histopathological findings of olmesartan-induced celiac-like enteropathy in rat intestines were increased mononuclear cell infiltration and villous atrophy. In this study these various action mechanisms of OM and its possible immun system booster effects were discussed. The findings of our rat intestines after exposure to OM-Suspension supported and correlated clinical findings of OM. In conclusion, by making extensive evaluations, OM can be a promising immunomodulator agent in immune system diseases.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Delivery Technologies
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
June 28, 2025
Submission Date
May 16, 2021
Acceptance Date
October 25, 2021
Published in Issue
Year 2022 Volume: 26 Number: 1
APA
Komesli, Y., & Karasulu, E. (2025). Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory Effects and Celiac-like Side Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil as a Vitamin D Receptor Agonist and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 26(1), 63-74. https://izlik.org/JA38XR34JW
AMA
1.Komesli Y, Karasulu E. Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory Effects and Celiac-like Side Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil as a Vitamin D Receptor Agonist and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;26(1):63-74. https://izlik.org/JA38XR34JW
Chicago
Komesli, Yelda, and Ercüment Karasulu. 2025. “Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory Effects and Celiac-Like Side Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil As a Vitamin D Receptor Agonist and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 26 (1): 63-74. https://izlik.org/JA38XR34JW.
EndNote
Komesli Y, Karasulu E (June 1, 2025) Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory Effects and Celiac-like Side Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil as a Vitamin D Receptor Agonist and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 26 1 63–74.
IEEE
[1]Y. Komesli and E. Karasulu, “Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory Effects and Celiac-like Side Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil as a Vitamin D Receptor Agonist and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker”, J. Res. Pharm., vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 63–74, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA38XR34JW
ISNAD
Komesli, Yelda - Karasulu, Ercüment. “Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory Effects and Celiac-Like Side Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil As a Vitamin D Receptor Agonist and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 26/1 (June 1, 2025): 63-74. https://izlik.org/JA38XR34JW.
JAMA
1.Komesli Y, Karasulu E. Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory Effects and Celiac-like Side Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil as a Vitamin D Receptor Agonist and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;26:63–74.
MLA
Komesli, Yelda, and Ercüment Karasulu. “Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory Effects and Celiac-Like Side Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil As a Vitamin D Receptor Agonist and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, vol. 26, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 63-74, https://izlik.org/JA38XR34JW.
Vancouver
1.Yelda Komesli, Ercüment Karasulu. Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory Effects and Celiac-like Side Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil as a Vitamin D Receptor Agonist and Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker. J. Res. Pharm. [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;26(1):63-74. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA38XR34JW