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Building upon evidence that AAK1- and Dnm-mediated endocytosis are viable targets to reverse pain, we characterized the role of these endocytic mediators in the regulation of synaptic transmission in itch pathways.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We localized mRNA encoding AAK1, Dnm1 and Dnm3 within GRP positive neurons of the mouse dorsal root ganglia (DRG). Genetic and pharmacological disruption of AAK1, Dnm1 and Dnm3 were used to evaluate scratching behavior, locomotor activity, and anxiety-like behaviors. Finally, we assessed the impacts of these treatments on GRP release.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Genetic and pharmacological disruption of AAK1 significantly reduced scratching behavior compared to control groups. This anti-pruritic effect correlated with confirmed\n                      <jats:italic>Aak1<\/jats:italic>\n                      mRNA knockdown in both the DRG and spinal cord. Similarly, siRNA mediated knockdown of Dnm1 and Dnm3 in the DRGs also reduced scratching behavior. Crucially, these treatments decreased GRP release without altering locomotor activity or anxiety-like behaviors.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Together, these findings suggest that the disruption of SV recycling reduces itch related signaling and behavior without affecting normal motor functions, providing a new approach for chronic pruritus.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fnmol.2026.1875249","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,29]],"date-time":"2026-06-29T05:40:03Z","timestamp":1782711603000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["The contribution of endocytic mediators to itch transmission"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"19","author":[{"given":"Marcella de A.","family":"Ferreira","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Pain Research Center, College of Dentistry, New York University","place":["New York, NY, United States"]},{"name":"Translational Research Center, College of Dentistry, New York University","place":["New York, NY, United States"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Raquel","family":"Tonello","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Pain Research Center, College of Dentistry, New York University","place":["New York, NY, United States"]},{"name":"Department of Molecular Pathobiology, College of Dentistry, New York University","place":["New York, NY, United States"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Paz","family":"Duran","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Pain Research Center, College of Dentistry, New York University","place":["New York, NY, United States"]},{"name":"Translational Research Center, College of Dentistry, New York University","place":["New York, NY, United States"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Kai","family":"Trevett","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Pain Research Center, College of Dentistry, New York University","place":["New York, NY, United States"]},{"name":"Department of Molecular Pathobiology, College of Dentistry, New York University","place":["New York, NY, United States"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Dane D.","family":"Jensen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Pain Research Center, College of Dentistry, New York University","place":["New York, NY, United States"]},{"name":"Translational Research Center, College of Dentistry, New York University","place":["New York, NY, United States"]},{"name":"Department of Molecular Pathobiology, College of Dentistry, New York University","place":["New York, NY, United States"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1965","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,29]]},"reference":[{"key":"B1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","first-page":"2238","DOI":"10.1523\/JNEUROSCI.2559-18.2019","article-title":"Dorsal horn gastrin-releasing peptide expressing neurons transmit spinal itch but not pain signals.","volume":"39","author":"Albisetti","year":"2019","journal-title":"J. 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