• 대한본초학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.77-85
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• 2018

Objective : This study was intended to examine the effects of water extract of Prunellae Spica (PS), which is a herb with 'cold' nature based on hot and cold theory of traditional Korean medicine. Methods : Hyperthyroidism was induced in SD rats by LT4 (0.5 mg/kg, i.p.) daily for four weeks. After 2 weeks of LT4 injection, rats were divided randomly into four groups; normal, LT4-induced hyperthyroid control, PS extract (500 mg/kg, p.o.)-treated group, and propylthiouracil (PTU, 10 mg/kg, s.c.)-treated positive group. After 2 weeks of drug treatment, all rats were sacrificed and harvested blood samples and thyroid tissues. The changes of body weight, food and water intake, and body temperature were measured weekly. Serological markers were analyzed in sera using an enzyme-based assay, and thyroid tissues were stained with Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E). Brain and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) tissues were isolated and analyzed the expression of transient receptor potential (TRP) channels by Western blot. Results : PS extract administration attenuated the loss of body weight and the increase of body temperature in LT4-induced hyperthyroidism rats. PS extract increased the level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and decreased tiiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4). In action mechanism, PS extract regulated the expression of transient receptor potential channel subfamily V member 1 (TRPV1) and transient Receptor Potential channel subfamily M member 8 (TRPM8), the thermoregulators. Conclusion : To conclude, PS extract can improve the symptoms of hyperthyroidism through regulation of the thyroid hormones imbalance and thermoregulation via TRP channels.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.70-76
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• 2003

Three experiments were conducted to determine the effects of a sorghum-specific enzyme system, derived from an Aspergillus niger and Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract (carbohydrase activity of 1,650 $\alpha$-amylase units and cellulase activity of 30 fibrinolytic units/mL), on growth performance of finishing pigs. In Exp. 1,192 pigs (average initial BW of 46.1 kg) were fed sorghum-based diets without or with 360 mL of enzyme system per ton of sorghum in a 78 d growth assay. For d 0 to 39, gain/feed was improved (p<0.03) with enzyme supplementation, but ADG was not affected (p>0.15). For d 39 to 78 and overall (d 0 to 78), ADG, gain/feed, and digestibilities of DM and N were not affected (p>0.13) by enzyme supplementation. Backfat thickness, fat-free lean index, and scores for stomach keratinization and ulcers also were not affected (p>0.15) by the dietary treatments. In Exp. 2,168 pigs (average initial BW of 58.4 kg) were fed diets without or with 150, 300, or 450 mL/ton of the same enzyme system used in Exp. 1. Adding as much as 450 mL enzyme system / ton of sorghum did not affect (p>0.15) ADG or gain/feed for d 0 to 29 of the growth assay. However, during d 29 to 63, ADG increased by 11% (linear effect, p<0.02) and gain/feed increased by 10% (linear effect, p<0.06) as enzyme concentration was increased from none to 450 mL/ton of sorghum. For the overall period (d 0 to 63), ADG tended to increase (p<0.08) with enzyme supplementation, but gain/feed and digestibilities of DM and N were not affected (p>0.14). Carcass characteristics (dressing percentage, backfat thickness, and fat free lean index) also were not affected (p>0.20) by addition of the enzyme system. In Exp. 3,176 pigs (average initial BW of 46.7 kg) were fed diets without or with 450, 900, or 1,350 mL/ton of the same enzyme system used in Exp. 1 and 2 in a 71 d growth assay. Adding up to 1,350 mL/ton of enzyme had no effects (p>0.15) on ADG, gain/feed, digestibilities of DM and N, and carcass characteristics (dressing percentage, backfat thickness, and fat-free lean index). In conclusion, finishing pigs fed diets with a sorghum-specific enzyme system showed some positive trends for improved growth performance, but those effects were not large and (or) consistent.

• 대한화장품학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한화장품학회 2003년도 IFSCC Conference Proceeding Book II
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• pp.108-109
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• 2003

Ursolic acid (UA) and Oleanolic acid (ONA), known as urson, micromerol, prunol and malol, are pentacyclic triterpenoid compounds which naturally occur in a large number of vegetarian foods, medicinal herbs, and plants. They may occur in their free acid form or as aglycones for triterpenoid saponins, which are comprised of a triterpenoid aglycone, linked to one or more sugar moieties. Therefore UA and ON A are similar in pharmacological activity. Lately scientific research, which led to the identification of UA and ONA, revealed that several pharmacological effects, such as antitumor, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-hyperlipidemic could be attributed to UA and ONA. Here, we introduced the effects of UA and ONA on acute barrier disruption and normal epidermal permeability barrier function. To clarify the effects of UA and ONA on skin barrier recovery, both flank skin of 8-12 weeks hairless mice were topically treated with samples (2mg/ml) after tape stripping, then measured recovery rate using TEWL on hairless mice. The recovery rate increased in UA and ONA treated groups at 6h more than 20% compared to vehicle treated group (p <0.05). For verifying the effects of UA and ONA on normal epidermal barrier, hydration and TEWL were measured for 1 and 3 weeks after UA and ONA applications (2mg/ml per day). We also investigated the features of epidermis and dermis using electron microscopy (EM) and light microscopy (LM). Both samples increased hydration compared to Vehicle group from 1 week without TEWL alteration (p<0.005). EM examination using Ru04 and OsO4 fixation revealed that secretion and numbers of lamellar bodies and complete formation of lipid bilayers were most prominent (ONA$\geq$UA>Vehicle). LM finding showed that stratum corneum was slightly increased and especially epidermal thickening and flattening was observed (UA>ONA>Vehicle). Using Masson-trichrome and elastic fiber staining, we observed collagen thickening and elastic fiber increasing by UA and ONA treatments. In vitro results of collagen and elastin synthesis and elastase inhibitory experiments were also confirmed in vivo findings. This result suggested that the effects of UA and ONA related to not only skin barrier but also collagen and elastic fibers. Taken together, UA and ONA can be relevant candidates to improve barrier function and pertinent agents for cosmetic applications.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.554-566
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• 2018

The rice husk contains nutrients which can be easily utilized by microorganisms, and also has a water retaining ability, which played a crucial part in enabling it to become a biofilter media. In this study, we evaluated the applicability of rice husk pellet bio-scrubber as a microbiological carrier. The pelletization experiment of rice husk as a biological media was performed using PVA and EVA binder. Also, the feasibility tests of rice husk as a biological media for odor removal were carried out in order to know whether rice-husk contains useful components as a media for microbiological growth or not. Lastly, a combined test for odor gas absorption and biological oxidation was conducted using a lab scale bio-filter set-up packed with rice-husk pellets as wet-scrubber. The major components of the rice husk were carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen, while carbon acted as the main ingredient which comprised up to 23.00%. The C : N : P ratio was calculated as 45 : 1 : 2. Oxygen uptake rate, yield and decay rate of the rice husk eluent was calculated to be $0.0049mgO_2/L/sec$, 0.24 mgSS/mgCOD and 0.004 respectively. The most stable form of rice husk pellets was produced when the weight of the rice husk, EVAc, PVAc, and distilled water was 10 : 2 : 0.2 : 10. The prepared rice husk pellets had an apparent density of 368 g/L and a porosity of 59.00% upon filling. Dry rice husks showed high adsorption capacity for ammonia gas but low adsorption capacity for hydrogen sulfide. The bio-filter odor removal column filled with rice husk pellets showed more than 99.50% removal efficiency for NH3 and H2S gas. Through the analysis of circulation water, the prime removal mechanism is assumed to be the dissolution by water, microbial nitrification, and sulfation. Finally, it was confirmed that the microorganisms could survive well on the rice husk pellets, which provided them a stable supply of nutrients for their activity in this long-term experiment. This adequate supply of nutrients from the rice husk enabled high removal efficiency by the microorganisms.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.936-941
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• 2000

검정콩을 이용하여 제조된 청국장의 기능적 특성을 평가하기 위하여 검정콩 청국장의 메탄올 추출물에 대한 몇가지 기초적인 생리활성과 발효중 phytoestrogen화합물(daidzein, genistein)의 함량변화를 조사하였다. 대두 청국장의 추출물은 대부분의 시험균주에 대하여 거의 항균활성이 없거나 약하게 나타났으나, 검정콩 청국장의 추출물은 시험균주 모두에서 항균활성을 나타내었다. 특히, 소립 검정콩의 청국장 추출물의 항균활성이 대립 검정콩보다 강하였다. 대립 및 소립 검정콩 청국장의 수소공여능은 각각 76.4및 75.5%로서 대두 청국장의 67.3%에 비하여 더 높게 나타났다. 또한 아질산염 소거능은 각 청국장 추출물에서 대조구에 비하여 모두 90%이상을 나타내었다. Linoleic acid에 대한 과산화물 및 흰쥐의 간 지질에 대한 TBA의 수치는 청국장의 추출물을 첨가한 시험구가 첨가하지 않은 대조구에 비하여 낮았으며, 그 항산화 효과는 소립 검정콩, 대립 검정콩 및 대두 청국장의 추출물 순이었다. Daidzein 및 genistein의 함량은 청국장 발효중 점진적으로 증가하였으며, 대두 청국장에 비하여 검정콩 청국장의 함량이 훨씬 높았고, 대립 검정콩이 소립 검정콩으로 제조한 청국장의 함량보다 높게 나타났다. 또한 genistein 함량은 대체로 daidzein 함량의 2배정도였다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.256-262
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• 2003

지방간을 치유하기 위한 생식을 개발하기 위하여 기능성 천연식품을 재료로 한 조성물(천연복합식품)을 만들어 고지방, 고콜레스테롤식이에 의해 인위적으로 지방간을 유도한 흰쥐에게 단계적으로 급여한 후 혈청내 생물학적 수치와 간장조직 검사를 통하여 지방간 치유효과를 검토했다. 그 결과, 식이내 천연복합식품의 첨가량이 증가함에 따라 혈청 AST, 혈청 ALT, 혈청 ALP, ${\gamma}$-GT 및 LDH 활성치가 하락하였다. 혈청 총 단백량은 천연복합식품 30% 및 50% 처리군에서는 대조군과 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않았으나, 천연복합식품 100% 처리군은 대조군보다 유의하게 하락했다. 혈청 albumin 양도 천연복합식 품 30% 및 50% 처리군들은 대조군과 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않았으나 천연복합식품 100% 처리군은 증가하는 경향을 보여 정상군과 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 혈청 triglyceride 양과 총콜레스테롤 양은 천연복합식 품 첨 가량이 증가함에 따라 감소하였다. 간장내 지방축적을 알아보기 위한 간장의 외견상 및 세포조직검사에서 천연복합식품을 첨가하지 않은 대조군은 간장이 백색을 나타내어 지방축적이 심각함을 보여주었으나, 천연복합식품처리군 모두는 대조군과 비교하여 확연하게 간장내 지방축적량이 감소함을 알 수 있었다. 간장의 세포조직검사에서도 대조군에 서늘 지방세포의 팽창이 확연했으나, 천연복합식품처리군 모두는 지방세포의 소멸이 시작되었음을 알 수 있었다. 이상의 혈청내 생물학적 수치와 간장의 외견 및 조직검사의 결과를 미루어 볼 때 천연복합식 품은 고지방 및 고콜레스테롤식 이에 의해 유도된 흰쥐의 지방간 치유에 긍정적으로 기여할 수 있음을 시사해 준다., 2% 흥국 첨가식이군이 4% 홍국 첨가식이군보다 약간 높게 나타났다. 한편 혈청 중 HDL-cholesterol은 2% 및 4% 홍국 첨가식이군이 대조군에 비해서 16% 및 8%높게 나타나는 반면, LDL-cholesterol은 대조군에 비해서 다같이 약 26% 정도 감소되는 경향을 보였고, triglyceride의 함량 역 시 2% 및 4% 홍국 첨가식이군이 대조군에 비해서 모두 약 25% 정도 감소되는 경향을 보였다. 이때 동맥경화지수는 2$^{\circ}C$ 및 4% 홍국 첨가식이군이 대조군에 비해서 각각 39%, 29%의 유의한(P<0.05) 감소를 보였으며, 2% 홍국 첨가식이군 4% 홍국 첨가식이군보다 감소의 정도가 크게 나타나는 경향을 보였다. 이상 실험결과를 종합해 볼 때 홍국 성분은 oxygen free radical의 일종인 $H_2O$$_2$를 제거하는 효소인 catalase의 활성을 증가시킴으로서 유해산소에 의한 동맥경화증의 발생을 예방시켜 줄 수 있을 것으로 사료되나 이점에 대해서는 추후 계속적인 연구 검토가 행해져야할 것으로 생각된다.ria monolytogenes를 식초농도별로 1$0^{\circ}C$에서 10분간 처리하여 배양시킨 결과, 식초농도 1%이상에서는 검출되지 않았다. 가진 leucine을 주체(主體)로 한 유리(遊離)아미노산(酸), 그리고 galactose, arabinose 및 xylose등의 유리당(遊離糖), 단맛을 가진 betaine TMAO 및 핵산관련물질(核酸關聯物質)로서는 lMP, hypoxanthine 등이 중요(重要)한 성분(成分)이고 이들 성분(成分)들이 해삼내장(內臟)

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.395-404
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• 2024

Background: Ginsenoside Rg₁ (Rg₁) is one of the main active components in Chinese medicines, Panax ginseng and Panax notoginseng. Research has shown that Rg₁ has a protective effect on the cardiovascular system, including anti-myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, anti-apoptosis, and promotion of myocardial angiogenesis, suggesting it a potential cardiovascular agent. However, the protective mechanism involved is still not fully understood. Methods: Based on network pharmacology, ligand-based protein docking, proteomics, Western blot, protein recombination and spectroscopic analysis (UV-Vis and fluorescence spectra) techniques, potential targets and pathways for Rg₁ against myocardial ischemia (MI) were screened and explored. Results: An important target set containing 19 proteins was constructed. Two target proteins with more favorable binding activity for Rg₁ against MI were further identified by molecular docking, including mitogen-activated protein kinase 1 (MAPK1) and adenosine kinase (ADK). Meanwhile, Rg₁ intervention on H9c2 cells injured by H₂O₂ showed an inhibitory oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) pathway. The inhibition of Rg₁ on MAPK1 and OXPHOS pathway was confirmed by Western blot assay. By protein recombination and spectroscopic analysis, the binding reaction between ADK and Rg₁ was also evaluated. Conclusion: Rg₁ can effectively alleviate cardiomyocytes oxidative stress injury via targeting MAPK1 and ADK, and inhibiting oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) pathway. The present study provides scientific basis for the clinical application of the natural active ingredient, Rg₁, and also gives rise to a methodological reference to the searching of action targets and pathways of other natural active ingredients.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.100-115
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• 1999

The purpose of this study was to investigate the distribution of calcitonin gene-related peptide containing nerve fibers in rat pulp after dentinl injury by means of immunohistochemistry and confocal laser scanning microscope. The Spague-Dawley rats weighing about 250-300gm were used. The animals were devided into normal control and experimental groups. Experimental animals were sacrified 1, 2, 4, 7, 10, 21days after dentinal injury (dentin cutting, and then acid etching with 35% phosphoric acid) on the maxillary molar teeth. The maxillary teeth and alveolar bone were removed and immersed in the 4% paraformaldehyde in 0.1M phosphate buffer (pH 7.4), then were decalcified with 15% formic acid for 10 days. Serial frozen $50{\mu}m$ thick sections were cut on a cryostat. The rabbit CGRP antibody was used as a primary antibody with a dilution of 1:2000 in 0.01M PB. The sections were incubated for 48 hours at $4^{\circ}C$, and placed into biotinylated antirabbit Ig G as a secondary anti body with dilution of 1:200 in 0.01M PB and incubated in ABC(avidin-biotin complex). The peroxidase reaction was visualized by incubating the sections in 0.05% 3,3 diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride containing 0.02% $H_2O_2$. For the confocal laser scanning microscopic examination, Primary antibody reaction was same as immunoperoxidase stainning, but fluorescein isothiocyanate(FITC)-conjugate antirabbit IgG as a secondary antibody was used. The confocal laser scanning microscope was used for the examination. A series of images of optical sections was collected with a 20x objective at $3{\mu}m$ intervals throughout the depth of specimen. FITC fluerescence was registrated through a 488nm and 568nm excitation filter, and images were saved on optical disk. The stereoscopic images and three dimentionnal images were reconstructed by computer software, and then were analyzed. The results were as follows : 1. In normal control group, CGRP containing nerve fibers were coursed through the root with very little branching, and then formed a dense network of terminals in coronal pulp. 2. A slight increase in CGRP containing nerve fibers at 1 and 2day postinjury was noted subjacent to the injury site. In the 4day group, there were an extensive increase in the number of reactive fibers, followed by a partial return toward normal levels at 7~10 day postinjury, and return by 21days. 3. The sprouting of the CGRP containing nerve fibers was evident within 2day after dentinal injury, and by 4days there was a maximal increased, but was decreased at 7days and returned to normal 10~21 day postinjury. 4. In confocal laser scanning microscopic exammination, the distinct distribution pattern and sprouting reaction of CGRP containing nerve fibers were observed in stereoscopic images and three dimentional images. These results suggest that CGRP containing nerve fiber can be important role in the response to dental injury and pain regulation.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.535-542
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• 2018

본 연구는 수목 방향유 15종의 산화방지 활성, 항세균, 항진균 활성에 대해 연구하였다. 먼저 2가지 다른 실험방법을 통하여 산화방지 효과를 확인한 결과 15가지 수목 방향유 중 clove bud, 붓순나무, 왕초피나무, 곰취는 농도의존적으로 상당한 산화방지 활성을 나타내었다. 다음으로 S. aureus, L. monocytogenes, E. coli O157:H7, S. typhimurium, 그리고 S. mutans에 대한 항세균 활성은 액체배양법으로 측정한 결과 clove bud에서 현저하게 억제 효과가 나타났다. 또한, 페이퍼디스크 확산법을 통해 연구한 결과 앞에서 언급한 5가지 균주의 5, $2.5{\mu}L/disc$에서 농도의존적으로 균의 성장을 억제하였고 그 중 식중독 균주인 S. aureus의 성장에 대해 clove bud ($0.625-5{\mu}L/disc$)는 $1.25{\mu}L/disc$ 농도까지 눈에 띄게 억제 효과가 나타났다. 추가적으로 A. fumigatus, C. albicans, T. rubrum, A. ochraceus의 4가지 균주에서 clove bud의 항진균 효과가 다른 수목 방향유보다 좋았으며, 이를 바탕으로 페이퍼디스크 확산법을 통해 억제환의 크기를 측정한 결과 $1-2{\mu}L/disc$의 농도에서 양성 대조 약물인 ketoconazole ($20{\mu}g/disc$) 보다 더 우수한 효능을 나타내었다. 이 같은 결과를 종합하여 산화방지 활성과 항균 활성이 뛰어난 clove bud의 항염증 효과를 평가하였고, clove bud는 0.01% 농도에서 염증 관련 인자인 COX-2와 iNOS 단백질 발현을 LPS 처리군과 비교하여 COX-2 억제제 celecoxib와 유사하게 감소시켰다. 이와 같은 결과를 종합하면 수목 방향유는 산화방지, 항세균, 항진균, 항염증과 같이 여러 활성을 지니고 있으며, 방향유는 산화방지 및 항균성 화장품 소재로서 응용할 수 있으며, 염증반응 완화를 포함한 다양한 산업화에 응용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2009년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.183-183
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• 2009

OLED소자의 양극재료로써 현재는 산화인듐주석(ITO : indium tin oxide) 박막이 널리 이용되고 있다. 그러나 낮은 전기 비저항과 높은 투과도를 갖는 ITO 박막을 얻기 위해서는 $300^{\circ}C$ 이상의 고온에서 성막되어야 하며, 원료 물질인 인듐의 수급량 부족으로 인한 문제점과 독성, 저온증착의 어려움, 스퍼터링 시 음이온 충격에 의한 막 손상으로 저항의 증가의 문제점이 있고, 또한 유기발광소자의 투명전극으로 쓰일 경우에 유기물과의 계면 부적합성, 액정디스플레이의 투명전극으로 사용될 경우에 $400^{\circ}C$정도의 놓은 온도와 수소 플라즈마 분위기에서 장시간 노출 시 열화로 인한 광학적 특성변화가 문제가 된다. 이러한 문제점을 지닌 ITO 박막을 대체할 수 있는 물질로 산화 인듐아연(lZO) 박막이 많은 각광을 받고 있다. IZO(Indium Zinc Oxide) 박막은 저온 ($100^{\circ}C$ 이상)에서 증착이 가능하고 추가적인 열처리 없이도 가시광 영역에서 90% 이상의 광 투과도와 ${\sim}10^{-4}{\Omega}cm$ 이하의 낳은 전기 비저항을 갖는 것으로 알려져 있다. 이러한 IZO박막은 성막 후 고온의 열처리 과정이 필요 없기 때문에 폴리카보네이트와 같은 유기물 기판을 사용하여 제작 가능한 유연한 평판형 표시 소자의 제작에도 적용될 수 있다. IZO(Indium Zinc Oxide) 박막은 상온 공정에서도 우수한 전기적, 광학적, 표면 특성을 나타낼 뿐만 아니라 양극재료로써 높은 일함수를 가지고 있어 고효율의 유기 발광 소자를 구현하는데 유리한 재료라 판단된다. 본 연구에서는 TCO 박막의 면 저항과 표면 거칠기가 OLED 소자의 성능에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. R.F Magnetron Sputtering을 이용하여 투명 전도막을 성막 형성 하였으며, 기판온도와 증착과정에서 주입되는 산소, 수소의 유랑 변화가 박막의 구조적, 전기적 특성에 어떠한 영향 미치는 것인가를 자세히 규명하였다 ITO 와 IZO박막은 챔버 내 다양한 가스 분위기(Ar, $Ar+O_2$ and $Ar+H_2$) 에서 R.F Magnetron Sputtering 방법으로 증착했다. TCO박막의 구조적인 이해를 돕기 위해서 X-ray diffraction 과 FESEM으로 분석했다. 광학적 투과도와 박막의 두께는 Ultraviolet Spectrophotometer(Varian, cary-500)와 Surface profile mersurement system으로 각각 측정하였다. 면저항, charge carrier농도, 그리고 TCO박막의 이동성과 길은 전기적특성은 Four-point probe와 Hall Effect Measurement(HMS-3000)로 각각 측정한다. TCO 박막의 표면 거칠기에 따른 OLED소자의 성능분석 측면에서는 TCO 박막의 표면 거칠기 조절을 위해 photo lithography 공정을 사용하여 TCO 박막을 에칭 하였다. 미세사이즈 패턴 마스크가 사용되고 에칭의 깊이는 에칭시간에 따라 조절한다. TCO박막의 표면 형태는 FESEM과 AFM으로 관찰하고 그리고 나서 유기메탈과 음극 전극을 연속적으로 TCO 박막위에 증착한다. 투명전극으로 사용되는 IZO기판 상용화를 위해 IZO기판 위에 $\alpha$-NPB, Alq3, LiF, Al순서로 OLED소자를 제작하였다. 전류밀도와 전압 그리고 발광과 OLED소자의 전압과 같은 전기적 특성은 Spectrometer (minolta CS-1000A) 에 의하여 I-V-L분석을 했다.