OH-PBDEs were more readily metabolized by pig liver microsomes than PBDEs.
Biotransformation rates of OH-PBDEs decreased with increasing bromine substitution.
CYP3A4 was suggested to be the primary isoform responsible for OH-PBDEs metabolism.
Metabolism pathways included ether cleavage, hydroxylation, and debromination.
Yield of 2,4-DBP was higher than those of 4-BP and 2-BP.