Acts as a cardiac hormone with a variety of biological actions including natriuresis, diuresis, vasorelaxation, and inhibition of renin and aldosterone secretion. It is thought to play a key role in cardiovascular homeostasis. Helps restore the body 's sa
8-Aminoinosine is an endogenous 8-aminopurine that induces diuresis, natriuresis, and glucosuria by inhibiting purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNPase).