A venous thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein, typically in the legs, thighs, or pelvis. These clots can block blood flow and cause swelling, pain, or break off and travel to the lungs, leading to a pulmonary embolism. The objective of this experimental method is to investigate how the protein composition of blood clots, veins, and immune cells is influenced by exposure to IL-6 or an inhibitor of protein transport. The experiments found that IL-6 plays a crucial role in the resolution of blood clots by promoting the differentiation of monocytes into macrophages that can phagocytose dead cells and debris to facilitate clot dissolution.