<p>Proteins were separated on Immobiline Dry Strips 7–10. Separation in the second dimension was performed using 15% SDS-PAGE. The gels were stained with Coomassie blue. Molecular mass markers are indicated on the left in kDa. Isoelectric points (pI) are indicated at the top. Numbers indicate major salivary gland proteins. <b>a</b> representative of 2-DE gels of salivary gland proteins of unfed females from the first blood meal group; <b>b</b> salivary gland proteins of blood-fed females the first blood meal group; <b>c</b> salivary gland proteins of unfed females from the second blood meal group; <b>d</b> salivary gland proteins of blood-fed females the second blood meal group; <b>e</b> salivary gland proteins of unfed females from sugar f...