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:*Olmesartan is surrounded by residues from multiple transmembrane helices (TM1, TM4, TM5, TM7, TM10, TM11) within a 5 Å distance. The critical interactions involve:
:*Olmesartan is surrounded by residues from multiple transmembrane helices (TM1, TM4, TM5, TM7, TM10, TM11) within a 5 Å distance. The critical interactions involve:


:*Aromatic and Hydrophobic Cage:
*'''Aromatic and Hydrophobic Cage:'''


:*The biphenyl group of olmesartan is nestled near residue F438.
::*The biphenyl group of olmesartan is nestled near residue F438.


:*The tetrazole ring is positioned between the bottom-gate residues M207 and F442.
::*The tetrazole ring is positioned between the bottom-gate residues M207 and F442.


:*The imidazole moiety is located close to Y354.
::*The imidazole moiety is located close to Y354.


*'''Critical Role of Y230:'''
*'''Critical Role of Y230:'''
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''' Chloride Ion Coordination is Essential'''
''' Chloride Ion Coordination is Essential'''


:*A key finding is the role of a chloride ion in stabilizing the olmesartan-bound state.
A key finding is the role of a chloride ion in stabilizing the olmesartan-bound state.


:*'''The Chloride-Binding Site:''' A chloride ion (or bromide, used for confirmation) is observed coordinated between residues S203, Y230, and R466.
:*'''The Chloride-Binding Site:''' A chloride ion (or bromide, used for confirmation) is observed coordinated between residues S203, Y230, and R466.