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Any changes in these junctions can alter the endometrial permeability of the uterus and have an impact on the regeneration of uterine layers. Interleukin 22 (IL-22) is a cytokine that is recognized for its role in epithelial regeneration. Moreover, it is crucial in controlling the inflammatory response in mucosal tissues. Here, we studied the role of IL-22 in endometrial recovery after inflammation-triggered abortion. Fecundity of mice was studied in consecutive matings of the same animals after lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (10 \u00b5g per mouse)-triggered abortion. The fecundity rate after the second mating was substantially different between IL-22 knockout (IL-22<jats:sup>\u2212\/\u2212<\/jats:sup>) (9.1%) and wild-type (WT) (71.4%) mice (p &amp;lt; 0.05), while there was no difference between the groups in the initial mating, suggesting that IL-22 deficiency might be associated with secondary infertility. A considerable difference was observed between IL-22<jats:sup>\u2212\/\u2212<\/jats:sup> and WT mice in the uterine clearance following LPS-triggered abortion. Gross examination of the uteri of IL-22<jats:sup>\u2212\/\u2212<\/jats:sup> mice revealed non-viable fetuses retained inside the horns (delayed clearance). In contrast, all WT mice had completed abortion with total clearance after LPS exposure. We also discovered that IL-22 deficiency is associated with a decreased expression of tight junctions (claudin-2 and claudin-10) and cell surface pathogen protectors (mucin-1). Moreover, IL-22 has a role in the remodeling of the uterine tissue in the inflammatory environment by regulating epithelial\u2013mesenchymal transition markers called E- and N-cadherin. Therefore, IL-22 contributes to the proper regeneration of endometrial layers after inflammation-triggered abortion. 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