【Abstract】 AIM: To analyze the interaction between HCV core protein and HCBP1 using mammalian twohybrid assay. METHODS: cDNA fragments encoding HCV core protein and HCBP1 were amplified by PCR and subsequently cloned into pGEM T vector, respectively. After verified by sequencing, they were respectively subcloned into two hybrid plasmids, pM and pVP16. Then, pM core, pVP16HCBP1 and pG5CAT, a reporter vector, all were cotransfected into COS7 cells. Fortyeight hours later, the interaction between HCV core protein and HCBP1 was assayed by detecting CAT gene expression. RESULTS: CATELISA showed that the A value of the cotransfection experiment group was , significantly higher than those of the other negative control groups and lower than that of the positive control group. CONCLUSION: Mammalian twohybrid assay confirms HCBP1 can bind with HCV core protein to some extent. Based on this, we can study the function of HCBP1 further. 【Keywords】 hepatitis C virus