Used in pharmaceutical research, particularly for studying effects on the cardiovascular system due to its structure similar to cardiac glycosides, potentially aiding in heart rate control and increasing myocardial contractility. Exhibits potential cardiotonic effects, supporting studies on heart function modulation, activity in cellular assays related to ion channel regulation, and influence on myocardial contractility. Also investigated for anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects at the cellular level, though still in preliminary research stages and not widely used clinically, requiring further safety and efficacy data. Explored for structure-activity relationships in steroid-based natural products with biological activity.