Microsomal fractions were prepared as described previously [25 (link)] and stored at − 70°C until required. Microsomal protein concentrations were determined using the Bio-Rad Protein Assay Reagent (Bio-Rad Laboratories) and Western blot analysis was preformed as described previously [26 (link)] using polyclonal antisera to rat P450s and POR [27 (link),28 (link)]. Immunoreactive proteins were detected using horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-conjugated polyclonal goat anti-rabbit, anti-mouse or anti-sheep immunoglobulin secondary antibodies, as appropriate (Dako). Bands were visualized using Immobilon™ chemiluminescent HRP-conjugated substrate (Millipore) and a FUJIFILM LAS-3000 mini imaging system (Fujifilm UK.). Densitometric analysis was performed using Multi Gauge V2.2 software (Fujifilm UK).