Acutumine is primarily studied for its potential biological activity, particularly in the field of neuroscience and pharmacology. It has shown inhibitory effects on acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme involved in the breakdown of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This property makes it a subject of interest in research related to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, where enhancing cholinergic transmission may provide therapeutic benefits. Additionally, acutumine has demonstrated cytotoxic activity against certain cancer cell lines, suggesting possible applications in anticancer research. Its natural origin and structural complexity also make it a candidate for use in the development of novel synthetic analogs with improved pharmacological profiles. Most current applications remain in the preclinical research stage.