Evaluation of the SOS chromotest for detection of genotoxic drugs

: In the present investigation, the SOS Chromotest with E. coli PQ37 was evaluated. The potential of the test to identify genotoxic properties of different cytostatics was examined. Only intercalating agents showed good activity. The SOS Chromotest appeared to be less effective than the Salmonella mutagenicity test in the detection of alkylating agents.