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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel RNA sequence at the 3 'terminal sequence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genomic RNA, and methods for their use for the development and evaluation of nucleic acid-based diagnostics and novel anti-HCV treatments. An oligonucleotide probe or primer of a specific sequence consisting of at least 15 nucleotides for specifically detecting the presence of the 3′NTR of hepatitis C virus (HCV) or performing primer extension product synthesis. A method for specifically detecting the presence of 3′NTR of HCV, comprising quantifying the presence of HCV in a sample, wherein the probe or primer is labeled with a radiolabel, an enzyme or a fluorescent substance, and a kit comprising the primer . [Selection figure] None |