Side effects of silver ion sterilization

As we all know, silver ions are a common bactericidal agent in life and belong to the non-antibiotic class. Silver ions are also recorded in ancient books. They are one of the important elements necessary for the human body and can be used as medicine to treat diseases. The most powerful thing about silver ions is that they have strong corrosive and bactericidal effects. At high concentrations, they can kill all microorganisms, while at low concentrations they have an antibacterial effect. However, due to the strong corrosive and bactericidal effects of silver ions, using it will produce side effects. The following is a detailed introduction to the side effects of silver ion bactericidal effects.

The antibacterial mechanism of ions is to affect the growth, reproduction and even death of microorganisms. That is, it inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms or kills them. The relationship between antibacterial materials and microorganisms can be seen as the relationship between microorganisms and the environment, especially the environment that is toxic to microorganisms. The antibacterial mechanism of materials has the following aspects.

(1) Interfere with cell wall synthesis. Peptidoglycan is an important component of bacterial cell wall. The interference of antibacterial materials on cell wall mainly inhibits the connection between polysaccharide chains and tetrapeptide cross-links, thereby causing the cell wall to lose its integrity and protection against osmotic pressure, damaging the bacteria and causing their death.

(2) Can damage cell membranes. The cell membrane is an important component of the life activities of bacterial cells. Therefore, if the cell membrane is damaged or destroyed, the bacteria will die.

(3) Inhibit protein synthesis. The protein synthesis process is altered, stopped, and the bacteria die.

(4) Interfere with the synthesis of nucleic acids. In general, it hinders the replication of genetic information, including the synthesis of DNA and RNA, and the transcription of mRNA from DNA templates. The safety of silver ions is recognized by the international medical community, because trace silver is an important element necessary for the human body. As early as the Ming Dynasty, "Compendium of Materia Medica" recorded that "raw silver tastes spicy, cold and non-toxic." The side effect of active silver ion antibacterial liquid is that people who are allergic to silver ions will experience allergies when using it, so people who are allergic to silver ions should not use it, so as to prevent the occurrence of side effects.