Which of the following cell adhesion molecules plays a crucial role in the migration of hematopoietic stem cells to the bone marrow?

A CD31
B CD34
C VCAM-1 ✓
D Selectin

Explanation

VCAM-1 (Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1) is a cell adhesion molecule that plays a crucial role in the migration of hematopoietic stem cells to the bone marrow by interacting with VLA-4 on the surface of hematopoietic stem cells.

Source

Abbas Basic Immunology
Hematology Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high