The prig-6RIG-6::GFP construct drives expression of all RIG-6 isoforms in fusion with GFP, under their endogenous promoter.
rig-6 expression is detected during embryogenesis and is maintained throughout adulthood.
rig-6 is expressed in I1 and I3 pharyngeal interneurons, NSM motor neurons and other unidentified head neurons. RIG-6::GFP is also localized in the cell bodies and axons of different subtypes of VNC motorneurons, in the HSN and the CAN neurons. Neuronal expression of
rig-6 also includes the ALM and PLM touch receptor neurons. Non-neuronal cells expressing
rig-6 include somatic muscles and the hypodermis. We also detected
rig-6 expression in the developing and adult EC.