Used in cancer research to study its role in tumor progression and metastasis, as it is often overexpressed in certain cancers. Applied in immunology to understand its impact on immune cell signaling and modulation. Investigated in neuroscience for its involvement in neural development and neurodegenerative diseases. Utilized in the development of therapeutic agents targeting ganglioside-related pathways. Studied in membrane biology for its structural and functional roles in cell membranes.