THE EFFECT OF CERTAIN ETHYLENEIMINES ON RENAL FUNCTION

Abstract
Certain simple derivatives of ethyleneimine cause an intense and prolonged diuresis in nonhydrated rats. Sodium, potassium and chloride excretion is unaffected by these compounds. Ethyleneimine also causes a diuresis in the rat, but the poly-functional compound thiotepa is ineffective. The relationship between structure and activity of a number of compounds is discussed with particular reference to the possibility that the diuresis is due to the in vivo liberation of ethyleneimine.