Anisomycin from Streptomyces griseolus is primarily used in research settings as a protein synthesis inhibitor. It is widely applied in studies to investigate cellular processes, particularly in the field of molecular biology, where it helps to understand the mechanisms of protein synthesis and its regulation. In neuroscience, anisomycin is utilized to study memory formation and synaptic plasticity, as it can block the synthesis of new proteins required for long-term memory storage. Additionally, it serves as a tool in pharmacological research to explore the effects of protein synthesis inhibition on various cellular functions and pathways. Its ability to inhibit ribosomal activity makes it valuable in experimental models to dissect the role of protein synthesis in disease mechanisms and therapeutic responses.