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How exactly does trichlorocarbanilide kill bacteria?
He might have been hoping for a slightly less technical (or more plain English) answer. A quick reading of that reference sounds like it works by increasing the permeability of the cell membrane to chloride and hydroxide ions to disrupt cell function (since the cell can't regulate those ions properly in the presence of trichlorocarbanilide).Ouabache said:
TCC is a synthetic compound that works by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane, causing the cell to leak and eventually die.
Studies have shown that TCC is generally safe for use in antibacterial soap, but there are concerns about its potential to contribute to antibiotic resistance.
While there have been some reported cases of bacteria developing resistance to TCC, it is not as common as with other antibacterial agents.
TCC has been found to be effective against a wide range of bacteria, including both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
There is some evidence that suggests using antibacterial soap with TCC may disrupt the balance of bacteria on the skin, but more research is needed to fully understand the effects.