Which of the following molecules plays a crucial role in the adhesion of hematopoietic stem cells to the bone marrow stroma?
Explanation
VCAM-1 (Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1) is an adhesion molecule expressed on the surface of bone marrow stromal cells that interacts with VLA-4 on hematopoietic stem cells, mediating their adhesion to the stroma.
Source
Lopez et al. Blood Cells, Molecules, and Diseases











