A researcher treats hematopoietic stem cells with specific cytokines. Which consequence follows from these signals influencing gene expression programs?

💡 Explanation

Cytokines act as niche factors, guiding stem cell differentiation via specific signaling pathways. These signals influence gene expression patterns, therefore directed differentiation along specific blood lineages occurs, rather than other outcomes linked to energy production, apoptosis resistance, or aging.

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