A structure containing polyhydroxyalkanoate and a magnetic substance
includes an external phase part containing polyhydroxyalkanoate and an
internal phase part contained in the external phase part, at least one of
the external phase part and the internal phase part containing a magnetic
substance. Accordingly, provided is a microcapsule, which can be suitably
used for formation of an active ingredient of a sustained release
pharmaceutical preparation or an ultrasonic contrast agent.