ALDH7A1 and neoplasm: In the areas adjacent to the enhancing tumor, an increase in the energetic state (PCr/ATP) and oxidative capacity (PCr/Pi), a decrease in ATP turnover (Pi/ATP) and tumor growth (PME/PCr), as well as normalization of membrane turnover (PME/PDE), in comparison to baseline and healthy controls, occurred under therapy, and was more pronounced in patients with stable disease.