Used as a selective inhibitor of Akt2, a protein kinase involved in insulin signaling and cell survival pathways. It is primarily utilized in biochemical and pharmacological research to study the role of Akt isoforms in cellular processes such as glucose uptake, apoptosis, and proliferation. Its selectivity for Akt2 makes it a valuable tool in investigating insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and cancer-related signaling mechanisms. Commonly applied in in vitro assays and cell-based studies to modulate Akt activity and assess downstream effects on metabolic and growth pathways.