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In antiparasitic activity against promastigotes, EE, FN and FA were active. Against amastigotes, the infection inhibition index was dose dependent for EE and FN. In the cytotoxicity test (J774), EE and FN showed moderate cytotoxicity, while FA demonstrated cytotoxicity. In VERO strain, EE and FA showed moderate cytotoxicity, while FN was not cytotoxic. Finally, considering the SI, EE, FN and FA showed high selectivity. Furthermore, EE and FN increased cell proliferation and FN promoted a healing effect. 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