IQ-1 is a potent inhibitor of glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3), making it a valuable tool in research focused on cellular signaling pathways. It is widely used in studies related to neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, due to its ability to modulate tau protein phosphorylation. The compound promotes neuronal survival and has shown potential in enhancing stem cell differentiation, particularly into neural lineages, which supports its use in regenerative medicine research. IQ-1 also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties by influencing T-cell activity, suggesting applications in autoimmune disease modeling. Its role in improving reprogramming efficiency of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) further highlights its importance in cellular reprogramming and disease modeling.