Antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity of thymoquinone against Shigella flexneri

Shigella flexneri (Sh. flexneri), a common foodborne pathogen, has become one of the main threats to food safety and human health due to its high pathogenicity and persistent infection. The objective of this study was to explore the antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activities and the possible mechanism of thymoquinone (TQ) against Sh. flexneri. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) of TQ against...