Used in biochemical research as a peptide building block, particularly in the study of collagen metabolism and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity. Its structure makes it suitable as a substrate or inhibitor in enzyme assays targeting proteases involved in tissue remodeling. Also employed in the synthesis of larger peptide sequences for pharmaceutical development, especially in wound healing and cancer research. The N-terminal benzyloxycarbonyl (Z) group enhances stability and influences conformation, improving selectivity in enzymatic reactions.