Provided herein are granulocyte colony stimulating factor ("G-CSF") analogs, compositions containing such analogs, and related compositions. In another aspect, provided herein are nucleic acids encoding the present analogs or related nucleic acids, related host cells and vectors. In yet another aspect, provided herein are computer programs and apparatuses for expressing the three dimensional structure of G-CSF and analogs thereof. In another aspect, provided herein are methods for rationally designing G-CSF analogs and related compositions. In yet another aspect, provided herein are methods for treatment using the present G-CSF analogs.