Used primarily in research settings to study cellular mechanisms, particularly in the context of p53 inhibition. It helps in understanding the role of p53 in apoptosis and cellular stress responses. Applied in experimental models to explore potential therapeutic strategies for conditions where p53 activity needs to be modulated, such as in certain cancers or neurodegenerative diseases. Also utilized in biochemical assays to investigate pathways involving heat shock proteins and their impact on cell survival under stress conditions.