Used primarily in the development of novel antibiotics, especially against multidrug-resistant bacterial strains. Its complex polyamine and sugar-like structure enables binding to bacterial ribosomal RNA, disrupting protein synthesis. This makes it a key scaffold in designing aminoglycoside-type antimicrobials with improved target specificity and reduced susceptibility to common resistance mechanisms. Also investigated for use in gene delivery systems due to its polycationic nature, facilitating DNA condensation and cellular uptake in non-viral gene therapy. Additionally, derivatives are explored in cancer research for selective targeting of tumor cells through enhanced permeability and retention effects.