Ginger and its component shogaol inhibit Vibrio biofilm formation in vitro and orally protect shrimp against acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND)

• Main Authors: Chumporn Soowannayan, Sasithorn Boonmee, Sukanya Puckcharoen, Thitima Anatamsombat, Pattanan Yatip, Wing Keong Ng, Siripong Thitamadee, Patoomratana Tuchinda, Bamroong Munyoo, Napason Chabang, Bunlung Nuangsaeng, Molruedee Sonthi, Boonsirm Withyachumnarnkul
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/49779

© 2019 Elsevier B.V. Specific isolates of Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria that cause acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) colonize and form biofilms on the chitin lining of the shrimp stomach where they release toxins that cause necrosis in the adjacent hepatopancreas. One potential str...