Proteomic profiles of soluble proteins from the esophageal gland in female Meloidogyne incognita

► A novel method was used to collect proteins secreted by adult female Meloidogyne incognita. ► The identification of the proteins in this compartment was accomplished by standard MS/MS proteomics analyses. ► 'Secretomes' of adults and larvae differ, suggesting stage-specific roles in infection and feeding site maintenance.