Used in research to selectively inhibit the VPS34 kinase, a key enzyme involved in autophagy and vesicular trafficking. It helps modulate autophagosome formation, making it a valuable tool for studying autophagy-related pathways in cellular models. Commonly applied in cancer research to investigate the role of autophagy in tumor cell survival and response to therapy. Also used in studies of metabolic regulation and neurodegenerative diseases where autophagy plays a critical role. Its selectivity allows researchers to distinguish VPS34-dependent processes from those regulated by related kinases.