Confluentin is primarily studied for its biological activity, particularly its ability to modulate cellular processes in microbiological systems. It has shown potential as an inhibitor of specific enzyme pathways involved in bacterial biofilm formation, making it a candidate for research in anti-infective therapies. Its unique structure allows interaction with membrane-associated proteins, which may disrupt cell-to-cell communication in certain pathogens. Due to this property, Confluentin is used in laboratory settings to investigate quorum sensing and microbial convergence in biofilms. Additionally, it serves as a molecular tool in studying cellular differentiation and signal transduction in confluent cell cultures, especially in microbiology and cell biology research.