Copper(ii) and silver(i) complexes with dimethyl 6-(pyrazine-2-yl)pyridine-3,4-dicarboxylate (py-2pz): the influence of the metal ion on the antimicrobial potential of the complex

In respect to the copper( ii ) complexes with dimethyl 6-(pyrazine-2-yl)pyridine-3,4-dicarboxylate, the corresponding silver( i ) complexes have demonstrated a significantly higher antimicrobial activity against various fungal and bacterial strains.