Used in pharmaceutical and biochemical research as a dipeptide building block for peptide synthesis. Enhances stability and solubility of peptide-based compounds. Employed in cell culture media to support cell growth and maintain physiological pH. Also utilized in studies related to neuroprotection and metabolic regulation due to its role in mimicking natural peptide signaling. Commonly found in formulations for wound healing and tissue repair applications. Serves as a model compound in enzymatic degradation studies involving peptidases.