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In this article, we found that a novel and potent PAK1 inhibitor, AK963/40708899, suppressed the proliferation of human gastric cancer cells significantly by downregulation of PAK1–NF‐κB–cyclinB1 pathway. In addition, AK963/40708899 inhibited the formation of filopodia and promoted cell adhesion which in turn inhibited invasive potential of gastric cells by negatively regulating PAK1–LIMKl–cofilin and PAK1–ERK–FAK pathways. Considering our result, AK963/40708899 would be a possible candidate for PAK1 targeted anti‐tumor drug. 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