MLT-748 is primarily used in research settings as a selective modulator of specific cellular pathways involved in metabolic regulation. It has shown potential in studies related to insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis, making it a compound of interest for investigating type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders. Its ability to target key signaling proteins without broad off-target effects allows for precise mechanistic studies in preclinical models. Additionally, MLT-748 is utilized in pharmacological assays to evaluate pathway inhibition or activation, supporting drug discovery efforts aimed at metabolic and endocrine diseases.