The MDA concentration in renal tissues was measured according to a previously published protocol by our group (32 (link)). In short, homogenization and centrifugation of the renal tissues were performed at 8,832 x g for 10 min at 4˚C and the supernatant was collected and stored at -80˚C for MDA analysis. Subsequently, the MDA content of the renal tissues was measured according to the instructions of a commercial kit (TBARS assay kit; Cayman Chemical).