Changes in cell cycle distribution of V79 Chinese hamster fibroblasts after irradiation at different wavelengths

Changes in cell cycle distribution of V79 Chinese hamster fibroblasts were investigated at different wavelengths between 254 and 313 nm. The fluences applied led to surviving fractions of 0.61. In all cases, the S fraction was temporarily increased within 8-12 h after irradiation, whereas the G1 fraction was decreased. The maximum deviations from the initial values did not significantly depend on the wavelength.