Which of the following cytokines is involved in the regulation of hematopoietic stem cell mobilization?

A Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) ✓
B Erythropoietin (EPO)
C Thrombopoietin (TPO)
D Stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF-1)

Explanation

G-CSF is a cytokine that regulates the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells from the bone marrow into the peripheral blood.

Source

Liesveld et al. (2011) Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization
Hematology Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hematology: Hematopoiesis Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high