Used as a selective inhibitor of tyrosine kinases, particularly targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family. It is widely applied in research to study signal transduction pathways involved in cell proliferation, survival, and differentiation. Commonly used in cancer research to investigate mechanisms of tumor growth and to evaluate potential therapeutic strategies by blocking kinase activity in various cell lines. Also utilized in studies related to angiogenesis due to its ability to interfere with vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) signaling. Its inhibitory action helps in understanding the role of specific kinases in disease models and supports the development of targeted therapies.