Introduction
CKD
HYPERTENSION, CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem worldwide (Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element that is incorporated into selenoproteins. Selenocysteine is the key component of several selenoproteins, which have potent antioxidant, antiapoptotic, and anti-inflammatory effects (To address the above knowledge gaps, this current study aimed to examine the association of baseline plasma Se with the risk of renal function decline and to identify potential effect modifiers among adult patients with hypertension, a high-risk population for developing CKD (