Disclosed a nuclease-resistant RNA aptamer for inhibiting the replication
of HCV replicon. This aptamer is capable of binding specifically to HCV
NS5B and inhibiting the proliferation of the HCV replicon, and is
composed of at least one sequence selected from a group consisting of SEQ
ID NOS. 1 to 4, in which a fluoro group is substituted for 2'-hydroxy of
both U (uracil) and C (cytosine) bases, and SEQ ID NO. 4, which is tagged
with a cholesteryl group at a 5' end and with idT at a 3' end. The RNA
aptamer is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of HCV infection.