Modulation of the mechanism of action of antibacterial silver N-heterocyclic carbene complexes by variation of the halide ligand

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and cause a strong depolarization of the membrane potential and permeability of the inner cell membrane. In contrast, chloride silver NHC complexes and silver nitrate caused permeability of the outer membranes and also showed a different activity pattern in most of the studied mechanisms. In conclusion, by variation of the halide ligand of silver NHC complexes the mechanism of action and strength of antibacterial activity can be fine-tuned.