Used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research as a dipeptide building block for synthesizing larger peptides and peptidomimetics. Commonly employed in studies related to enzyme substrate design, particularly for proteases involved in protein degradation pathways. Its modified C-terminal amide group enhances stability against exopeptidase activity, making it useful in metabolic stability assays. Also utilized in the development of bioactive compounds targeting inflammation and cancer-related enzymes due to its ability to mimic natural peptide motifs.