Fig 5. Spatial expression profile of the RhoprNPFR transcript in different organs/tissues of fifth instar and adult R. prolixus.

RhoprNPFR transcript levels were measured in the CNS as well as various peripheral tissues in fifth instar (black) and adult (white) R. prolixus. The fold-difference in transcript expression observed is relative to fifth instar and adult testes. Relatively high expression of the transcript was found in the CNS as well as the digestive system (SG, FG, AMG, PMG and HG) of fifth instars and adults. Data points are mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM) of 3 biological replicates. Abbreviations: CNS, central nervous system; SG, salivary gland; DV, dorsal vessel; FG, foregut; AMG, anterior midgut; PMG, posterior midgut; HG, hindgut; MT, Malpighian tubules; FB, fat bodies; O, ovaries; T, testes.