Radiosensitivity of tumor cells was studied by the Cytokinesis-Block(CB) micronucleus assay. The results show that radiosensitivity of tumor cells induced by heavy ions and y -rays can be predicted with CB technique
it has the advantages of time saving and higher possibility of success. The dose response for micronuclei per binucleated cells is given by Y= c + kD~n or Y= c + aD+ AD~2 when treated with heavy ions
and given by Y= c + aD in the case ofγ -rays. Under the same dose
effectiveness of heavy ions is stronger than that of γ -rays.