...DDX3 expression levels are similar in breast cancers in BRCA1/BRCA2 germline mutation carriers and sporadic breast cancers. BRCA1 pro- and deficient breast cancer cell lines were equally sensitive to RK-33 treatment and therefore show similar DDX3 dependency. Interestingly, DDX3 inhibition with RK-33 synergizes with PARP inhibitor treatment in breast cancer cells, especially in a BRCA1-proficient background.