The present invention relates to a gelatin derivative having an organic
compound as a graft chain and a high-molecular weight micelle containing
the gelatin derivative. As the organic compound, a low molecular weight
compound such as succinic acid, ethylenediamine, etc., or a
high-molecular weight compound such as polyethylene glycol, polylactic
acid, etc. can be used. The high-molecular weight micelle can be used as
a pharmaceutical composition excellent in control of sustained release or
targeting property by carrying it on a drug, etc. Also, the gelatin
derivative can be an excellent adhesion preventing membrane by
crosslinking it.