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Gaining insight into their intricate relationship could be essential for effective management and treatment. The aim of this study was to determine (i) the pathogenic role of psoriasis-signature cytokines in contributing to AT metabolism and (ii) the role of AT-derived mediators in triggering and\/or amplifying skin inflammation. For this reason, firstly, whole AT was treated with IL-17 and TNF-\u03b1, alone or in combination, to investigate their effects on the expression and production of adipokines and inflammatory factors. IL-17 and TNF-\u03b1 were able to induce an additive or synergistic effect on AT-derived mediators. In order to assess the effects on the skin of inflamed AT by psoriasis-signature cytokines, ex vivo skin organ culture was performed and an increase in several inflammatory mediators was observed. 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