Used as a potent inhibitor of S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase (AdoMetDC), an enzyme involved in polyamine biosynthesis. This inhibition makes it valuable in research settings for studying cell growth, proliferation, and apoptosis, particularly in cancer-related studies. It is also employed to modulate polyamine levels in cellular models, helping to investigate the role of polyamines in gene expression, DNA stability, and tumor progression. Due to its specificity, it serves as a tool compound in developing targeted therapies and understanding metabolic pathways in eukaryotic cells.